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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. In 2008, how long had Mary Willmer been working at M and I?
(a) About 27 years.
(b) 31 years.
(c) 18 years.
(d) Nearly 25 years.

2. In 1870 how many carriage manufacturers were in Janesville?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

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

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

5. How many people lost their jobs near Janesville in 2008 and 2009?
(a) Around 11,000.
(b) As many as 9,000.
(c) 7,500.
(d) 10,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the last Tahoe taken off the Janesville Assembly Line?

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

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

4. When is Matt Wopat's last day at the GM plant?

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

(see the answer key)

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