Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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 Chapter 3, "Selling in Minnesota,".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Given that The Maids are paid _______, Barbara doesn't understand why they need to rush through their duties.
(a) Hourly
(b) Everyday
(c) Monthly
(d) Weekly

2. Barbara begins to realize that when she is a maid, she is not ____________ to be a maid. She really is a maid.
(a) Trying
(b) Pretending
(c) Training
(d) Desiring

3. When a manager sees Barbara having a little __________ during her shift, she is scolded, but instead of fighting it, she walks out.
(a) Break
(b) Sip of water
(c) Soup
(d) Smoke

4. Who does Barbara have to hide from when she is trying to make a last ditch effort to find a place to stay when in Minnesota?
(a) Marlene
(b) Howard
(c) Alyssa
(d) Melissa

5. Barbara is surprised that she feels a strong urge to ________ the patrons who she meets.
(a) Avoid
(b) Nuture
(c) Impress
(d) Ignore

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of the low wages that are paid in the area, people who are working at minimum wage are expected to ____________.

2. What drug is Barbara afraid might skew the results of a drug test she might have to take?

3. What is the first thing the woman in #118 found in order to help her get started in her new life?

4. Barbara will give up completely on the project if it seems she will be ___________, if only for one night.

5. What is the name Barbara uses for the family restaurant where she chooses to work first in Florida?

(see the answer key)

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