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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. When did Kristi Beyer's shift end in Chapter 35?

2. What was the vacancy rate for the county's industrial space in 2013?

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

4. When did Chris start working at the Fort Wayne plant?

5. In Chapter 37, how many jobs might SHINE bring to Janesville?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 50, how did Alyssa figure out how to work more hours?

2. What problems was Josh Beyer having?

3. What surprise entry was there in Labor Fest 2012?

4. Where would Matt and the guys he carpooled with stop every Friday night on the way home, and what would they get?

5. In Chapter 29, what job did Barb get?

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

7. How much time did Chris and Matt have until they could retire in Chapter 51?

8. What was Mary's job in Chapter 50?

9. Where was there a sleep-in protest in Chapter 30, and what was it like?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Borremans compare Janesville to a phoenix? What ashes did the city need to rise from? What did the phoenix symbolize about hope and Janesville?

Essay Topic 2

Under what circumstances was SHINE considering making Janesville its headquarters? What were the pros and cons of the arrangement? Why did the city council decide to offer an economic package to lure SHINE to Janesville?

Essay Topic 3

GM was the largest employer in Janesville. Why was it so tragic for so many people when the plant closed? What did the closure reveal about the importance of economic diversification in a community?

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