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Prologue to Part 1: 2008

1. At what time does the last Tahoe reach the end of the assembly line?
(a) 8:11 a.m.
(b) 6:17 a.m.
(c) 9:31 a.m.
(d) 7:07 a.m.

2. How many inches of snow is on the ground in the Prologue?
(a) 5.
(b) 33.
(c) 20.
(d) 11.

3. In the Prologue, what is the sticker price for the last Tahoe?
(a) $61,850.
(b) $49,750.
(c) $51,650.
(d) $57,745.

4. When is the last Tahoe taken off the Janesville Assembly Line?
(a) December 23, 2008.
(b) December 9, 2008.
(c) December 18, 2008.
(d) December 2, 2008.

5. In the Prologue, what is the population of Janesville?
(a) 59,000.
(b) 47,000.
(c) 34,000.
(d) 63,000.

6. When were the first Chevrolets built by General Motors in Janesville?
(a) April 24, 1923.
(b) February 14, 1923.
(c) March 9, 1923.
(d) January 7, 1923.

7. In 1870 how many carriage manufacturers were in Janesville?
(a) 7.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 15.

8. in 1900, how many people lived in Janesville?
(a) Around 11,000.
(b) 20,000.
(c) About 13,000.
(d) 17,000.

9. How many people lost their jobs near Janesville in 2008 and 2009?
(a) 10,500.
(b) Around 11,000.
(c) 7,500.
(d) As many as 9,000.

10. How many jobs were lost in the United States during the Great Recession?
(a) 6.4 million.
(b) 11 million.
(c) 10.7 million.
(d) 8.8 million.

11. When was Janesville founded?
(a) 1836.
(b) 1824.
(c) 1841.
(d) 1819.

12. How old was Paul Ryan when he was first elected to Congress?
(a) 26.
(b) 28.
(c) 31.
(d) 34.

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