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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Bryson believe women are good at operating Mount Vernon?
(a) Because they are very attentive
(b) Because they are fair with prices.
(c) Because they are good at decorating.
(d) Because they know how to finish things.

4. When Bryson was a child at Gettysburg, his father bought him a _________.
(a) Book.
(b) Hat.
(c) Toy rifle.
(d) Flag.

5. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?
(a) It shares his name.
(b) It's where his parents got married.
(c) He was named after it.
(d) His brother lives there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?

2. Bryson sees a ______ dignitary in Washington D.C.

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

4. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?

5. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.

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