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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bryson think will be the downfall of Detroit?
(a) If their property values drop.
(b) If there population increases.
(c) If they re-elect the mayor.
(d) If Ford closes.

2. What does the apothecary shop in Colonial Williamsburg sell?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Educational DVDs.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Replica apothecary jars.

3. What is Bryson's opinion of Gettysburg?
(a) It's too touristy.
(b) It's not as fun as he remembers.
(c) It's not well maintained.
(d) It's out-dated.

4. Bryson observes that people have _____ Lake Erie.
(a) Utilized.
(b) Revived.
(c) Exploited.
(d) Killed.

5. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?
(a) Because she's flirting with him.
(b) Because she believes he's a foreigner from Britain.
(c) Because he seems a little depressed.
(d) Because she can't speak English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson says he "wouldn't hesitate to give an old person a shove, especially a _______."

2. Bryson is usually _______ by college towns.

3. Bryson dislikes the new _______ of the Smithsonian.

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

5. What isn't allowed inside of the national park at Smokey Mountain?

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