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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. How old was Kristi Beyer when she lost her job at Lear Corp?
(a) 33.
(b) 35.
(c) 31.
(d) 37.

2. How old was Barb Vaughn when she got her GED?
(a) 38.
(b) 47.
(c) 26.
(d) 41.

3. In 2008, how long has Deri Wahlert taught social studies at Parker High?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

4. In 2008, how long had Jerad Whiteaker worked at GM?
(a) 13 years and 6 days.
(b) 12 years and 30 days.
(c) 13 years and 25 days.
(d) 12 years and 11 days.

5. What did a freshman named Trent tell Deri Wahlert he wanted for Christmas in 2008?
(a) Mattress.
(b) Electricity.
(c) Coat.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Joseph Albert Craig become general manager of the Janesville Machine Company?

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

4. In 1870 how many carriage manufacturers were in Janesville?

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

(see the answer key)

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