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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When did John Beckord come to Janesville in Part 2?
(a) 10 years ago.
(b) 7 years ago.
(c) 9 years ago.
(d) 8 years ago.

4. in 1900, how many people lived in Janesville?
(a) About 13,000.
(b) Around 11,000.
(c) 17,000.
(d) 20,000.

5. How old was Diane Hendricks in 2009?
(a) 59.
(b) 58.
(c) 62.
(d) 61.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many workers worked at the plant that went into bankruptcy and closed in Beloit?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 11, what was Rock County's unemployment rate?

3. When was Janesville founded?

4. How old was Kristi Beyer when she lost her job at Lear Corp?

5. How old was Ken Hendricks when he died?

(see the answer key)

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