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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2008, how long has Deri Wahlert taught social studies at Parker High?

2. At what time does the last Tahoe reach the end of the assembly line?

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

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

5. In the Prologue, what is the sticker price for the last Tahoe?

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