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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. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?
(a) Because the entrance fee is too much.
(b) Because he's never read a Faulkner book.
(c) Because it was closed.
(d) Because he hates Faulkner's writing.

2. In Bryson's opinion, what explains the stupidity of students?
(a) There are no decent bookshops.
(b) They do too many drugs.
(c) Their teachers are too young.
(d) Their parents are absent.

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

4. Bryson thinks the people of Dullard are looking at him with "________eyes."
(a) Loving.
(b) Barbeque.
(c) Questioning.
(d) Accusitory.

5. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?
(a) A better job.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) The perfect town.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?

2. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?

3. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."

4. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?

5. Why has Bryson never seen the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum"?

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