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

2. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?
(a) A wife.
(b) Children.
(c) A dog.
(d) A limb.

3. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?
(a) A retirement home.
(b) A Baptist church.
(c) A hospital.
(d) Alabama.

4. In Bryson's opinion, what don't farmers feel?
(a) Other people's pain.
(b) Their own pain.
(c) The joy of life.
(d) The seasons change.

5. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?
(a) Good sights to see.
(b) Parents to take them on vacations.
(c) A good imagination.
(d) The ability to be easily entertained.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson first notice when crossing the line to North Carolina?

2. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.

3. What does Bryson say he set out to Missouri with?

4. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?

5. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?

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