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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Closing remarks, "Evaluation".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A look at the local free magazine reveals very little _________ Barbara can afford in the area where she is staying.
(a) Housing
(b) Hope
(c) Work
(d) Diversity

2. What is the made-up name for the apartments that Barbara finally finds in Minnesota?
(a) Blue Waters
(b) Waterside
(c) Twin Lakes
(d) Blue Gill

3. What is the name of the young Czech dishwasher who Barbara befriends when she is working at the restaurant?
(a) Billy
(b) George
(c) Joseph
(d) Stu

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) Howard
(b) Marlene
(c) Alyssa
(d) Melissa

5. Why is it strange that the author decides to go to a religious revival meeting on her night off?
(a) She has no money
(b) She told herself she wouldn't
(c) She doesn't like to go out
(d) She's an atheist

Short Answer Questions

1. Barbara can not afford gas money because of the $30 she has to spend on a ___________ for her restaurant job.

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

3. When the going gets too rough for Barbara, she admits she will use ____________ to get by.

4. At the Wal-Mart job fair, Barbara fills out a long test which seems to push her into claiming total ___________ and complete obedience.

5. Barbara thinks she is supposed to _____________ on her shift, but no one else on her shift does.

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