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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?
(a) It was for poor people.
(b) That it was atypical.
(c) That it was unnecessary.
(d) It was ficticious.

2. What do the imaginary business cards Bryson wants to hand out to New Yorkers say?
(a) "Thank you for not smoking."
(b) "Thank you for not killing me."
(c) "Will you go to prom with me?"
(d) "The end is near!"

3. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?
(a) Because they were trying to save money.
(b) Because it made the trip more exciting.
(c) Because the midwest is dingy.
(d) Because no one cared either way.

4. Bryson refers to Bloomsburg, where his brother lives, as the ______.
(a) Rustbelt.
(b) Worst place on earth.
(c) Pinnacle of home.
(d) Last fronteir.

5. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?
(a) It isn't like what the name implies.
(b) There is massive racial segregation.
(c) It's too cold.
(d) He has bad allergies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson say he set out to Missouri with?

2. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?

3. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.

4. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?

5. How does Bryson feel about New York as an adult?

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