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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: 2009.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2, where did John Beckord live before coming to Janesville?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) Illinois.

2. When is Matt Wopat's last day at the GM plant?
(a) August 30, 2008.
(b) August 1, 2008.
(c) August 11, 2008.
(d) August 8, 2008.

3. How much of a grace period did local banks try to give people who were struggling to pay their mortgages in Part 2, Chapter 17?
(a) 6 months.
(b) As much as a year.
(c) About 10 months.
(d) 8 months.

4. According to Forbes on December 20, 2007, how rich was Ken Hendricks out of the 100 richest men in the United States??
(a) 91st.
(b) 76th.
(c) 94th.
(d) 89th.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 13, how much did the economic incentive package to land the GM small car for Janesville's assembly plant amount to?
(a) $195 million.
(b) $180 million.
(c) $205 million.
(d) $210 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2009 what other states besides Wisconsin were in the competition for a plant to manufacture GM subcompact cards?

2. How many workers worked at the plant that went into bankruptcy and closed in Beloit?

3. In the Prologue, what is the sticker price for the last Tahoe?

4. When Rock County 5.0 was created, what was the fundraising goal that was set?

5. How much did Michigan offer in comparison to what Wisconsin offered GM for the small car plant?

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