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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Maids say the work they do will be easy because cleaning is in our __________, notes Barbara.
(a) Nature
(b) Morality
(c) City's values
(d) Blood

2. How long does the shift at Menards turn out to be when they call again the next day before she goes to work?
(a) 4 hours
(b) 11 hours
(c) 8 hours
(d) 2 hours

3. What is the title of the job Barbara takes at the Woodcrest residential facility, an elder care facility?
(a) Housekeeper
(b) Dietary aid
(c) Medical assistant
(d) Nurse's aide

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. What does Barbara have to surrender when she goes in for her drug test at the hospital?
(a) Her sweater
(b) Her purse
(c) Her driver's license
(d) Her jacket

6. What is hurting Barbara as she is filling up the dishwasher with dishes and carrying away the dirty items?
(a) Nothing
(b) Her head
(c) Her hands
(d) Her back

7. Where does Barbara rent a room until she is able to find housing that will work for her?
(a) Motel 6
(b) Super 8
(c) Holiday Inn
(d) Howard Johnson

8. What is the name of the test Barbara fills out when she is apply at The Maids job during the hiring process?
(a) Accutrack
(b) Personality
(c) IQ
(d) Enneagram

9. It is Wal-Mart's policy to ____________ clothing in order to make the shopping experience slightly different.
(a) Fold
(b) Replace
(c) Remove
(d) Move around

10. Barbara is horrified to see that The Maids use very little _________ when they are cleaning.
(a) Effort
(b) Water
(c) Soap
(d) Cleanser

11. One young girl named ____________ refuses to eat and she grows paler each day as a result, obviously she is ill.
(a) Becky
(b) Rosalie
(c) Holly
(d) Carlie

12. What are employees to think of themselves as when they are working for Wal-Mart?
(a) Friends
(b) Helpers
(c) Associates
(d) Greeters

13. Which department is Barbara placed into when she goes back to Menards to find out about the job?
(a) Wood
(b) Plants
(c) Appliances
(d) Plumbing

14. What does Barbara continue to look for since she does not know the result of her drug test?
(a) Work
(b) Things to do
(c) Food
(d) Drug pass kits

15. Working class people are driven to live in ____________ since rents are so high in the areas where they work.
(a) Their cars
(b) Shelters
(c) Friends' homes
(d) Motels

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the diabetic that sneaks donuts at the Woodcrest residential facility where the author works her second job?

3. The _____________ market proves to be a challenge in the city Barbara moves to in Minnesota.

4. Where does the author eventually stay when she realizes she will not be able to find a place with the money she is making?

5. What does Barbara accidentally shatter in her efforts to help Holly not have to work as hard?

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