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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.
(a) Frightening.
(b) A bland.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) A lack of.

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

3. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?
(a) Knit.
(b) Argue.
(c) Call all their friends.
(d) Wait outside the house for them.

4. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?
(a) The town was founded by a man named "Dullard."
(b) Because it is its real name.
(c) He thought the actual name didn't reflect the town.
(d) To avoid confrontation from the people for his criticism.

5. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."
(a) Paper bag.
(b) Fire extinguisher.
(c) Bouquet of flowers.
(d) Hamburger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?

2. What does Bryson tell the waitress he has just gotten out of prison for?

3. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.

4. As an adult, Bryson finds Mark Twain's boyhood home to be ______.

5. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?

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