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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. In Chapter 51, how many miles did Chris's car have?

2. In 2011, how many jobs did the governor of Wisconsin pledge to create?

3. How did Kristi Beyer die in Chapter 45?

4. Of ten citizens who took turns speaking to the council about SHINE, how many were in favor of the project?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did Mrs. Venuti show Kayzia in Chapter 34, and how did it make Kayzia feel?

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

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

6. How did Kristi Beyer die?

7. What did Bob Borremans feels about the speeches in Chapter 54?

8. In Chapter 36, what did Kayzia observe about her father?

9. What problems was Josh Beyer having?

10. In Chapter 52, what money rhythm did Mike and Barb develop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a literary device that hints at future events. How does the author use foreshadowing in the book? Why is it unusual to use a literary device like that in a non-fiction book?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The Whiteaker family received donations of groceries. In the past, how were the Whiteakers likely to be giving donations rather than accepting donations? Why was there a role reversal and how did the Whiteakers feel about the role reversal?

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