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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, "Serving in Florida".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Barbara feels to truly replicate the experience of a minimum wage worker, she would need to have a few __________ in tow too.
(a) Children
(b) Boyfriends
(c) Relatives
(d) Bill collectors

2. How long do Carlie and Barbara work before they take a break from their housekeeping work?
(a) 10 hours
(b) 8 hours
(c) 5 hours
(d) 4 hours

3. Barbara states, "Someone ought to do the old-fashioned kind of ________ - you know, go out there and try it for themselves."
(a) Writing
(b) Experiment
(c) Investigation
(d) Journalism

4. What is the 'dream job' that Barbara lands in addition to her restaurant job, taking on both when in Florida?
(a) Housekeeping
(b) Factory work
(c) Librarian
(d) Office work

5. Barbara is concerned that her biggest challenge will be to hide her _____________, even though this does not turn out to be an issue.
(a) Jewelry
(b) Car
(c) Education
(d) Writing career

Short Answer Questions

1. Barbara notes that her sister constantly complained about the hopelessness of being a ____________.

2. What does Ehrenreich discover about her uniform when she is heading over to her second job?

3. What is Barbara's PhD in, according to her own admittance?

4. __________ is a city in which Barbara is afraid she might be recognized, so she looks for work in a nearby city.

5. The author most dislikes the visible __________ at the restaurant where she works since they complain and never leave good tips.

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