30 Days on Minimum Wage

What is the current minimum wage in Wisconsin?

• $8.25 per hour

• $9.25 per hour

• $10 per hour

• $7.25

What form(s) of transportation do Morgan and Alex use to get around?

• public transportation

• foot

• luxury automobile

• private jet

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Why was minimum wage created?

• So small businesses could be successful.

• To help the government.

• To ensure the average worker can meet their most basic needs

• To help retired couples

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Where did Morgan and Alex go for 30 days?

• Columbus, Ohio

• Camden, New Jersey

• Oxnard, California

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Where do many minimum wage earners go to get a job?

• McDonalds

• Temp agencies

• Starbucks

• Newspaper

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What was the unexpected problem that Morgan and Alex had in the documentary?

• Rent

• Transportation

• Entertainment costs

• Health (medical bills)

• Food

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Which adjective does NOT describe Alex and Morgan's living conditions?

• Cold

• Ant infested

• Uncomfotable

• Luxurious

• Dangerous

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Which of the following traits is NOT highly desirable to employers?

• Reliability

• Honesty

• Integrity

• Cooperation

• Laziness

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What is the most realistic way to avoid the many difficulties of a life earning minimum wage?

• Further your formal education to make yourself highly employable

• Earn a starting position on the Los Angeles Lakers

• Become Instagram famous

• Win the lottery

• Find buried treasure in your backyard

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Which of the following skills is likely LEAST valued by an employer.

• Computer literacy

• Proficient writing skills

• Proficient reading skills

• Proficient math skills

• Proficient texting skills

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