Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Closing remarks, "Evaluation".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, in 1998, the hourly wage necessary to afford a one bedroom apartment was _________.
(a) $10.00
(b) $8.89
(c) $6.50
(d) $7.50

2. What is the next place Barbara goes to in order to try to avoid drug testing and get more money?
(a) Lowes
(b) Menards
(c) Friedmans
(d) Home Depot

3. Barbara notices many companies are willing to offer ___________ like free meals in order to create value in the workplace.
(a) Freebies
(b) Benefits
(c) Incentives
(d) Low cost bribes

4. Later it is rumored that Stu was guilty of stealing money to support his __________ habit.
(a) Alcohol
(b) Cigarette
(c) Crack cocaine
(d) Marijuana

5. Low wage workers need to be quick and ___________, but not too good, according to the author.
(a) Complaint-free
(b) Friendly
(c) Helpful
(d) Thorough

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara continue to look for since she does not know the result of her drug test?

2. What city in Minnesota does Barbara choose in order to find a new job in her assignment?

3. _____________ has to support her husband and an elderly relative on 30 to 50 dollars each week.

4. _______ used in the bathroom are also going to be used in the kitchen, according to the instruction of The Maids.

5. Barbara admits that at the end of the project, she did break down and ____________, stealthily, though, and never within hearing of management.

(see the answer key)

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