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

2. How many members of Linda Korban's high school graduate class were hired by Parker Pen?
(a) 15.
(b) Around 18.
(c) About 20.
(d) 25.

3. What was the entry-level pay an hour for correctional officers at the County Jail?
(a) $14.92.
(b) $16.47.
(c) $17.11.
(d) $15.23.

4. How old was Ken Hendricks when he died?
(a) 62.
(b) 67.
(c) 66.
(d) 64.

5. Where is Bob Borremans when he learns the news about the GM plant?
(a) Ackerman Lake.
(b) Sackereson Lake.
(c) Lake Camelot.
(d) Dahl Lake.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In 2010, what term was Paul Ryan running for as congressman?

5. When did Linda Korban begin working for Parker Pen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Barb Vaughn leave her job at the Sheriff's Department?

2. How much money did Marv Wopat persuade the Rock County supervisors to offer GM and why?

3. What did Deri Wahler set up at her school to help students suffering from the plant closure?

4. What was Mike Vaughn's last day at Lear Corp. like?

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

6. How did GM come to Janesville?

7. What is the last vehicle to come off the Janesville GM assembly line?

8. What did Wisconsin and Michigan offer GM in an economic incentive package to land the new small car assembly plant?

9. What were Matt Wopat's job problems and what solution did he find?

10. What happened to GM workers who did not take a buyout in Part 3, Chapter 21?

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