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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Old Families, Member of the Chorus, High Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jimmy Partland say is the importance of a job?
(a) To keep people out of trouble.
(b) To stimulate growth.
(c) To make one feel useful.
(d) To promote innovation.

2. How did Dr. Lewis Andreas help strikers in Chicago in 1937?
(a) He wrote op-eds for them.
(b) He provided free healthcare to them.
(c) He contributed thousands to their employment fund.
(d) He lobbied senators and congressmen on their behalf.

3. What unorthodox job did Phyllis Mortimer take when her family fell short of money in the 1930's?
(a) Switchboard operator for an advertising firm.
(b) Chorus diver in movies.
(c) Door girl for a speakeasy.
(d) Card girl at boxing matches.

4. What strange job does Terkel get right after college?
(a) Dustbin salesman.
(b) Circus booker.
(c) Advertising copy editor.
(d) Radio performer.

5. How many people does Terkel Interview in this introduction?
(a) 12.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Arthur Robinson keep thousands of dollars during the bank holiday?

2. What book does Terkel quote in the introduction to explain his purpose in writing this history?

3. In her interview, what does Diana Morgan say never interested her?

4. What job does Paulson eventually get after educating himself?

5. What young officer assisted MacArthur in dispersing the Bonus Marchers?

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