Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

The Accutrack personality test - This is one of several personality tests given to low wage workers to try to assess their honesty and willingness to obey orders. Questions are personal and prying. Those who pass the test are those least likely to discuss change or improvement in a job and least likely to stand up for themselves.

Blue Haven Motel - After moving out of Motel 6, the author is able to move into this motel. The place is relatively clean and private, but so tiny that when she eats she has...
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