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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 say he set out to Missouri with?
(a) A light heart.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) No money.
(d) Great expectations.

2. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?
(a) "You shouldn't be here."
(b) "It's cold out, wear a coat."
(c) "Make the skis."
(d) "Circle the square."

3. Bryson observes that the Eisenhower home is so well preserved it looked like Ike and Mamie _______.
(a) Planned its exibition.
(b) Were very messy.
(c) Wandered off.
(d) Didn't live in the house.

4. Why has Bryson never seen the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum"?
(a) His father never let him.
(b) His family never passed through the town.
(c) He was always afraid of it.
(d) He never cared too.

5. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?
(a) He never saw it when he was younger.
(b) He has fond memories there.
(c) He feels guilty for not getting anything from his visit to Gettysburg.
(d) It's the only thing open in the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Bryson's brother living recently?

2. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?

3. What prompted "Lost Continent"?

4. What thought comforts Bryson about the pushy seniors at the "Little White House"?

5. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

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