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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. When Barbara is paired up with Carlie on her first shift, Carlie is angry they have 19 _________ to swab down in just one shift.

2. What would Barbara use in order to document her daily experiences after her shifts were done for the day?

3. Many of the businesses in town seem to place ads in the paper ____________ so as to always have applicants.

4. What area of the restaurant is locked up when it is assumed that the dishwasher is stealing from the restaurant?

5. Barbara can not afford gas money because of the $30 she has to spend on a ___________ for her restaurant job.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the one thing that Barbara says she will not mention as she is applying and working during this experiment?

2. What statement does the author make which leads to her getting the assignment to write this book?

3. What kind of job does Barbara say that she will take, money-wise, at least at the start of the experiment?

4. If things get too rough during this experiment, what does Barbara say she will do in order to feel herself or to support herself?

5. What happens if Barbara thinks she will have to go homeless, even for one night during this experiment?

6. Describe the first apartment that Barbara finds when she is out looking for her first new 'home' for the assignment.

7. What does the bad tempered cook like to do sometimes back in the kitchen, according to Barbara?

8. What will Barbara not rely on in order to get a job and to support herself, as one of the rules of her experiment?

9. What does the interviewer at a grocery store warn Barbara about when she puts in her application?

10. How long a period of time will the author spend in each location?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The argument of responsibility is one that takes on a subtle tone in this manuscript. The author too seems to believe that if a person takes responsibility for themselves, they can do more and be more.

Part 1: Do you believe people stay in poverty because they lack an attitude of responsibility? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think people in poverty situations are aware of their situations? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think some people in poverty don't take more responsibility for their situation or for their future?

Essay Topic 2

When Barbara goes back and tells her coworkers what she was doing and who she is, the coworkers don't seem to have a reaction.

Part 1: Why do you think Barbara's coworkers didn't really notice Barbara as anyone different or special?

Part 2: Why do you think Barbara expected to be seen as different in some way?

Part 3: Were you surprised that the other coworkers didn't have a bigger reaction? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

While it might be no surprise that Wal-Mart doesn't want to have labor unions in their store, it's more surprising that workers aren't more motivated to get involved

Part 1: Why do you think Wal-Mart doesn't want to have labor unions and organizations in their stores?

Part 2: Why do you think employees at Wal-Mart are scared to begin talks for labor union support in their stores?

Part 3: Is the risk of losing one's job worth it in order to get a labor organization in a store? Why or why not?

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