The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?
(a) It's much hotter.
(b) It's much colder.
(c) He didn't notice any change.
(d) It might rain.

2. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.
(a) Excited.
(b) Bored.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Afraid.

3. What awes Bryson about Savannah?
(a) The creative modern homes.
(b) The simplicity of its roads.
(c) The intelligence of its students.
(d) The beauty of the historic distric.

4. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?
(a) He was amazed by it.
(b) He never saw it.
(c) He found it boring.
(d) He didn't understand its importance.

5. Bryson says he "wouldn't hesitate to give an old person a shove, especially a _______."
(a) Southerner.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Woman.
(d) Rude one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?

2. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.

3. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?

4. What part of Kentucky did Bryson pass through?

5. After being the only white man in a restaurant in Alabama, Bryson feels _____ to get back on the highway.

(see the answer key)

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