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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2009, by how much did the United Way cut its grants to community groups?

2. In Chapter 41, how wide was MIlton Avenue where it crossed U.S. Route 14?

3. In Chapter 37, how many jobs might SHINE bring to Janesville?

4. In 2011, how many jobs did the governor of Wisconsin pledge to create?

5. When was Wisconsin the first state to establish a system of unemployment benefits?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Mary's job in Chapter 50?

2. What surprise entry was there in Labor Fest 2012?

3. What good news did Tammy Whiteaker receive in Chapter 49?

4. What did Barb come to believe about the closing of Lear?

5. What problem did Matt have with his car in Chapter 55?

6. How did the Wopat family try to make time together with Matt working in Fort Wayne?

7. What did Bob Beyer study, and where did he get a job in Chapter 35?

8. How did Kristi Beyer die?

9. What did Janesville decide to offer SHINE to build a plant in the city?

10. In Chapter 52, what money rhythm did Mike and Barb develop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kristi Beyer had an affair. What struggles did the Wopats and Beyers have in their marriages because of the stresses after the plant closed? How did the Wopats work to strengthen their marriage? Why did the Beyer’s marriage fall apart? How did the choices that the families made determine the health of their marriages?

Essay Topic 2

Wisconsin and Michigan competed to get a GM plant to build subcompacts. What did both states offer GM to build the cars in their state? Why was an economic incentive package so important in GM’s decision in where to build the subcompacts? Why was it almost better that Wisconsin did not keep the factory?

Essay Topic 3

How did the GM plant closure affect other business and workers? How did it create an economic ripple effect in the city and county?

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