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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. Where do Bryson and his brother eat on their visit?
(a) Amish Country.
(b) A bar.
(c) McDonalds.
(d) A French restaurant.

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

3. After leaving the gas station, how does Bryson become lost?
(a) He takes a "shortcut."
(b) He fell asleep at the wheel.
(c) The roads were blocked off.
(d) He can't understand directions.

4. Why does Bryson consider going back to Connecticut?
(a) He thinks he missed something.
(b) He had some good pie there.
(c) He likes it more than New York.
(d) He saw a beautiful woman

5. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?
(a) He has bad allergies.
(b) There is massive racial segregation.
(c) It's too cold.
(d) It isn't like what the name implies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.

2. In Newport, what homes does the tour visit?

3. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?

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

5. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?

(see the answer key)

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