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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Selling in Minnesota,".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city in Minnesota does Barbara choose in order to find a new job in her assignment?
(a) St. Paul Town
(b) Springfield
(c) Salmon Lake
(d) Minneapolis

2. A middle aged waitress named __________ takes Barbara under her wing when she first begins her new job.
(a) Gail
(b) Betty
(c) Stella
(d) Holly

3. What does one company want her to sell, promising her $1650 for doing 54 two hour appointments?
(a) Air purifier
(b) Vitamins
(c) Vacuum cleaner
(d) Clothing

4. What does Barbara accidentally shatter in her efforts to help Holly not have to work as hard?
(a) The glass sculpture
(b) A picture frame
(c) Glass fish bowl
(d) A vase

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Barbara admits she has two things going for her as a minimum wage worker - she is ________ and she is a native English speaker.

2. What does the author have to do once she is done with the testing process at Wal-Mart?

3. Barbara describes a feeling of hopeless __________ in her position as a maid, even when she is in public in her uniform.

4. Barbara thinks the fact she is __________ will help her since she will not stand out from others.

5. What city in Maine does Barbara choose for her next working location during her assignment?

(see the answer key)

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