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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: 2009.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Sherry Sheridan do for a living?
(a) Grocery clerk.
(b) Lumber yard clerk.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Babysit.

3. How far is Beloit from Janesville?
(a) 15 miles.
(b) 13 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 21 miles.

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

5. When did the earliest automobile manufacturer in Janesville begin to produce Owen Thomas automobiles?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1906.
(c) 1909.
(d) 1903.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many people lost their jobs near Janesville in 2008 and 2009?

3. How much did Marv Wopat get Rock County Supervisors to agree to offer GM to reopen the plant?

4. On August 24, 2009, what percent does the student body increase at Blackhawk Tech?

5. How much did Michigan offer in comparison to what Wisconsin offered GM for the small car plant?

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