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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When were the first Chevrolets built by General Motors in Janesville?
(a) April 24, 1923.
(b) February 14, 1923.
(c) January 7, 1923.
(d) March 9, 1923.

3. What did a freshman named Trent tell Deri Wahlert he wanted for Christmas in 2008?
(a) Food.
(b) Mattress.
(c) Coat.
(d) Electricity.

4. How much of a fortune did Ken and Diane Hendricks build?
(a) $4.2 billion.
(b) $3.5 billion.
(c) $3.8 billion.
(d) $2.7 billion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many members of Linda Korban's high school graduate class were hired by Parker Pen?

2. What type of industry was in Beloit before it closed and became a toxic Superfund site?

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

4. In 2008, how long has Deri Wahlert taught social studies at Parker High?

5. How much did M and I Bank pledge to contribute toward the Rock County 5.0 fundraising campaign?

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