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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 2010, how many GM workers were working at a General Motors Plant in Kansas City?
(a) Nearly 200.
(b) About 250.
(c) 210.
(d) 195.

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

4. When is Matt Wopat's last day at the GM plant?
(a) August 8, 2008.
(b) August 30, 2008.
(c) August 11, 2008.
(d) August 1, 2008.

5. How much did Jerad and Tammy have in savings when he was laid off from GM?
(a) $3,700.
(b) About $5,000.
(c) Around $2,500.
(d) $8,000.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Rock County 5.0 was created, what was the fundraising goal that was set?

4. When did the GM plan in Janesville stop working a second shift in 2008?

5. In 2008, how many bags of groceries were provided from the food drive to 350 families?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news did Paul Ryan learn in Chapter 1, and what precipitated the news?

2. What changes did Sharon Kennedy make to Blackhawk to deal with all the new students?

3. What was the last food drive like in 2008?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 17, how did local banks and credit unions agree to work hard to support families?

5. Who is Diane Hendricks?

6. What was Mary Willmer's life like growing up?

7. How did Linda Korban begin working at Parker Pen?

8. What jobs did Matt Wopat work before he started working for GM?

9. What jobs did Kristi Beyer and Barb Vaughn get after graduation?

10. Who was Edward B. Montgomery, and why did he not bring help to Janesville?

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