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

2. When was Janesville founded?
(a) 1819.
(b) 1841.
(c) 1824.
(d) 1836.

3. In the summer of 2008, by what percent did GM sales plunge?
(a) 30.
(b) Nearly 20.
(c) About 25.
(d) 35.

4. When is the last Tahoe taken off the Janesville Assembly Line?
(a) December 9, 2008.
(b) December 18, 2008.
(c) December 2, 2008.
(d) December 23, 2008.

5. When is Matt Wopat's last day at the GM plant?
(a) August 1, 2008.
(b) August 11, 2008.
(c) August 30, 2008.
(d) August 8, 2008.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Sherry Sheridan do for a living?

4. in 1900, how many people lived in Janesville?

5. When did Paul Ryan learn that the Janesville GM plant would be closed?

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