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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. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.
(a) Chases.
(b) Pulls.
(c) Flings.
(d) Pushes.

2. When Bryson's stops to buy an Iowa post-card, what does he agree with the cashier about?
(a) That the postcard is "purty."
(b) Too many people drive SUVs.
(c) It's unusually cold this winter.
(d) Iowa is amazing.

3. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?
(a) Overly glorify it.
(b) Name it.
(c) Revive it.
(d) Make it ugly.

4. What is the Mississippi police officer trying to ask Bryson in his thick accent?
(a) "Where is the bus station?"
(b) "Where are you from?"
(c) "Do you know where you're going?"
(d) "How do you like Mississippi?"

5. What would Bryson need in order to bring a souvenir home from Bryson City?
(a) A bigger trunk.
(b) More gas.
(c) More money.
(d) A crowbar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?

2. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

3. Bryson is usually _______ by college towns.

4. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?

5. What part of Kentucky did Bryson pass through?

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