Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting by in America Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Closing remarks, "Evaluation".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do Carlie and Barbara work before they take a break from their housekeeping work?
(a) 4 hours
(b) 5 hours
(c) 10 hours
(d) 8 hours

2. The rate of poverty hasn't changed because in many years because _________ prices are also held down by the government.
(a) Gas
(b) Food
(c) Housing
(d) Car

3. What is the one thing Barbara will be able to avoid a bit more from her new apartment's location?
(a) Noise
(b) Dog park
(c) Water
(d) Freeways

4. What are they listening to at full volume as they are cleaning each of the hotel rooms?
(a) Rap music
(b) Local news
(c) Soap operas
(d) Their headphones

5. The author most dislikes the visible __________ at the restaurant where she works since they complain and never leave good tips.
(a) Tourists
(b) Elite
(c) Christians
(d) Republicans

Short Answer Questions

1. Normally a ____________ of workers creates demand and allows workers the chance to ask for more money.

2. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, in 1998, the hourly wage necessary to afford a one bedroom apartment was _________.

3. Barbara is surprised that she feels a strong urge to ________ the patrons who she meets.

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

5. What does Barbara have to care for when she stays in a friend's house at the beginning of her adventure in Minnesota?

(see the answer key)

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