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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: 2010.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 2009 what other states besides Wisconsin were in the competition for a plant to manufacture GM subcompact cards?
(a) Nebraska and North Carolina.
(b) Michigan and Tennessee.
(c) Illinois and West Virginia.
(d) New Jersey and Kentucky.

3. When was Lear Corp founded outside of Detroit?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1908.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many jobs were lost in the United States during the Great Recession?

2. How much older was Barb Vaughn than Mike?

3. In Wisconsin in 2010, how many workers still belonged to a union?

4. How far was the drive from Janesville to Fort Wayne?

5. When did John Beckord come to Janesville in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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