1.
The impetus for Ehrenreich’s investigation is?
Correct Answer
B. The 4 million women about to enter the workforce due to welfare reform
Explanation
Ehrenreich's investigation is driven by the fact that 4 million women are about to enter the workforce due to welfare reform. This is the impetus for her exploration and study, as she seeks to understand the experiences and challenges faced by these women in low-wage jobs.
2.
What is the aim of Ehrenreich’s investigation?
Correct Answer
A. To see if she can match her income to her expenses as a low-wage worker
Explanation
Ehrenreich's aim in her investigation is to determine whether she can cover her expenses with her income as a low-wage worker. This suggests that she wants to experience firsthand the challenges faced by individuals in low-wage jobs and understand the financial difficulties they encounter. By attempting to match her income to her expenses, she aims to gain insight into the realities of living on a low wage and the potential hardships that arise from it.
3.
Which of the following below does Ehrenreich seem to use the most?
Correct Answer
B. Humor
Explanation
Ehrenreich seems to use humor the most in her writing. This can be inferred from the fact that humor is listed as one of the options and is chosen as the correct answer. Additionally, humor is often used as a tool to engage readers, lighten the tone, and make complex ideas more accessible.
4.
Why did she like Maine?
Correct Answer
B. The type people
Explanation
The reason she liked Maine was because of the type of people there.
5.
What kind of observation does Ehrenreich about the low-wage world?
Correct Answer
B. Change is not that easy
Explanation
The correct answer suggests that Ehrenreich's observation about the low-wage world is that change is not easy. This implies that Ehrenreich has observed that it is difficult for individuals in low-wage jobs to improve their circumstances or escape poverty. This observation highlights the challenges and systemic barriers that exist in the low-wage world, making it hard for individuals to make significant positive changes in their lives.
6.
In Maine, where does Ehrenreich bein her stay?
Correct Answer
A. A Motel 6.
Explanation
Ehrenreich begins her stay in Maine at a Motel 6.
7.
What does Ehrenreich use more in the novel?
Correct Answer
D. A and B
Explanation
In the novel, Ehrenreich uses both humor and imagery extensively. Humor is used to lighten the tone and provide comic relief, while imagery is used to create vivid mental pictures and enhance the reader's understanding of the author's experiences. The combination of these two literary devices adds depth and entertainment to the narrative, making it engaging for the readers.
8.
Why did Ehrenreich go to a suborban Walmart in the Scrubing in Maine section
Correct Answer
C. A job fair
Explanation
Ehrenreich went to a suburban Walmart in the Scrubing in Maine section to attend a job fair. This suggests that she was actively looking for employment opportunities and decided to visit the job fair at Walmart in order to explore potential job prospects.
9.
How does she explain her quiting at Jerry's
Correct Answer
B. She just leaves
Explanation
The correct answer is "She just leaves." This means that when she explains her quitting at Jerry's, she simply leaves without providing any further explanation or reasons for her decision.
10.
What did Ehrenreich say everyone did at Jerry's
Correct Answer
C. Smoke
Explanation
In the given question, the correct answer is "Smoke." This implies that according to Ehrenreich, everyone at Jerry's engages in smoking.
11.
Which resturant did she perfer?
Correct Answer
B. Hearthside
Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is Hearthside.
12.
Ehrenreich got a job at an retirement home, what was a perk about this job?
Correct Answer
C. Free food
Explanation
The perk of Ehrenreich's job at the retirement home was that she received free food.
13.
How much did she make at her maid job?
Correct Answer
C. $6.65
Explanation
The correct answer is $6.65 because it is the highest amount listed among the options.
14.
She got a place for how much?
Correct Answer
C. $110.00
Explanation
The correct answer is $110.00. This means that she got a place for $110.00.
15.
Nickel and Dimed takes place in 1998-2000, a time of unprecedented prosperity in America. Do you think Ehrenreich's experience would be different in today's economy? How so?