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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 Joseph Albert Craig become general manager of the Janesville Machine Company?
(a) 1894.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1891.

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

3. During the floods of 2008, how much damage is estimated to have been caused?
(a) $46 million.
(b) $39 million.
(c) $34 million.
(d) $42 million.

4. When did Tim Cullen realize that Janesville needed to diversify and not depend only on GM as an employer?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1994.
(d) 1969.

5. In 2008, how long has Bob Borremans been the Rock County Job Center's director?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 8 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Marv Wopat work at the Janesville GM plant?

2. When did the earliest automobile manufacturer in Janesville begin to produce Owen Thomas automobiles?

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

4. What did a freshman named Trent tell Deri Wahlert he wanted for Christmas in 2008?

5. When did the GM plan in Janesville stop working a second shift in 2008?

(see the answer key)

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