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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue to Part 1: 2008.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Paul Ryan learn that the Janesville GM plant would be closed?
(a) May 17, 2008.
(b) June 2, 2008.
(c) June 11, 2008.
(d) May 29, 2008.

2. How long did Marv Wopat work at the Janesville GM plant?
(a) 40 years and 2 months.
(b) 40 years and 4 months.
(c) 40 years and 11 months.
(d) 40 years and 9 months.

3. When were the first Chevrolets built by General Motors in Janesville?
(a) April 24, 1923.
(b) February 14, 1923.
(c) March 9, 1923.
(d) January 7, 1923.

4. In the Prologue, what is the population of Janesville?
(a) 63,000.
(b) 47,000.
(c) 34,000.
(d) 59,000.

5. How many inches of snow is on the ground in the Prologue?
(a) 11.
(b) 33.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Barb Vaughn when she got her GED?

2. In the summer of 2008, by what percent did GM sales plunge?

3. How old was Paul Ryan when he was first elected to Congress?

4. How many jobs were lost in the United States during the Great Recession?

5. During the floods of 2008, how much damage is estimated to have been caused?

(see the answer key)

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