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

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

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 20 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bryson observe inhabiting the most beautiful places in America?
(a) No one,
(b) Endangered animals.
(c) The wealthiest people.
(d) The poorest people.

2. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?
(a) God to come so they can be saved.
(b) Their big break.
(c) A lone traveler to barbeque.
(d) A celebrity to pass through.

3. Why does Bryson tune in to a Canadian radio station?
(a) There is no useful information on American ones.
(b) He wants to know the weather up there.
(c) His friend is being interviewed.
(d) They listen to better music.

4. Why are the waiters in the restaurant in Cooperstown eager for Bryson to leave?
(a) They know he won't tip.
(b) They're having a secret meeting.
(c) They don't like him.
(d) They want to close.

5. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?
(a) His family.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) The perfect town.
(d) A better job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Kentucky did Bryson pass through?

2. Bryson goes on a tangent comparing the American health care system to _______.

3. When the gas station attendant makes a phone call, what does Bryson do?

4. How does Bryson know about the skis and tennis rackets in Hal and Lucia's closet?

5. When entering Colorado, Bryson expected to immediately see ______.

(see the answer key)

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