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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 37, how many years had Mary and others worked to get SHINE?

2. For students studying at the Virtual Academy, what limits were there on how many hours teens could work?

3. At the end of Chapter 53, how many students in Janesville were homeless?

4. At the end of Chapter 50, how much did Jerad earn an hour?

5. How many used to attend the Labor Fest parade in Janesville in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bob Beyer study, and where did he get a job in Chapter 35?

2. In Chapter 33, what news did GM announce?

3. What did Janesville decide to offer SHINE to build a plant in the city?

4. How did Kristi Beyer die?

5. What did Barb come to believe about the closing of Lear?

6. What was HealthNet?

7. In Chapter 32, where did Mike Vaughn get a job after graduating?

8. How much money was spent for the Walker recall vote?

9. What problem did Matt have with his car in Chapter 55?

10. How did the Wopat family try to make time together with Matt working in Fort Wayne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bria and Brooke missed their father when he was gone during the week. During what times did the girls especially miss their father? How did his absence affect them emotionally and physically?

Essay Topic 2

How did the GM plant closure affect other business and workers? How did it create an economic ripple effect in the city and county?

Essay Topic 3

Kristi Beyer died of an overdose. What difficulties did Kristi Beyer find herself in? What could have happened if she was found guilty? How did she deal with her problems? Why did she commit suicide?

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