Nickel and Dimed: Study Questions #3

Part 3: Selling in Minnesota

1. Why does Ehrenreich go to Minnesota next?

2. What problems does she have finding a place to live?

3. How real does her Wal-Mart experience sound to you?

4. What is "affordable" rent?

5. What fantasy helps Ehrenreich through her busy day at Wal-Mart?

6. How does Ehrenreich get reckless?

7. What are some of the employee complaints against Wal-Mart?

8. Why does Ehrenreich have to quit her job at Wal-Mart?

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