Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - "Introduction: Getting Ready"

1. What statement does the author make which leads to her getting the assignment to write this book?

2. Why does Barbara want to take on the assignment she actually suggested be done?

3. What are some of the other reasons why Barbara doesn't really want to take on the assignment of working for minimum wage?

4. What will Barbara not rely on in order to get a job and to support herself, as one of the rules of her experiment?

5. What kind of job does...
(read more)