Planet Money T-shirt Quiz

Where is the cotton for the Planet Money T-shirt grown?

• Brazil

• Mississippi, USA

• India

• Egypt

What percentage of cotton is genetically modified?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 90%

Which country processes the cotton into yarn for the Planet Money T-shirt?

• China

• Indonesia

• Bangladesh

• Vietnam

In which country is the garment factory that manufactures the Men’s T-shirt located?

• Bangladesh

• China

• India

• Vietnam

What is the monthly wage of Jasmine, a garment worker featured in the series?

• $40

• $80

• $160

• $300

What is Doris's dream, as mentioned in the series?

• To own a garment factory

• To become a designer

• To open a bakery

• To retire early

How are the T-shirts transported from Colombia to the United States?

• By air

• By truck

• By container ship

• By train

Approximately how long does it take for the T-shirts to travel from Colombia to Miami?

• 1 day

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

What is the shipping cost per T-shirt from Colombia to the U.S.?

• $0.10

• $0.50

• $1.00

• $2.00

What is the concern if the garment industry were to leave countries like Bangladesh?

• Clothes would get more expensive

• Clothes would become less well made

• Workers like Jasmine would lose their source of income

• War would break out among different countries