The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Bill Bryson
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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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) A bar.
(b) Amish Country.
(c) McDonalds.
(d) A French restaurant.

2. When the gas station attendant makes a phone call, what does Bryson do?
(a) Drives away quickly.
(b) Offers him a quarter.
(c) Sits and waits.
(d) Cuts the phone line.

3. What prompted "Lost Continent"?
(a) Bryson's boredom with other countries.
(b) His distaste for the U.S.
(c) The death of Bryson's father.
(d) A very good offer from a publisher.

4. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?
(a) "It's cold out, wear a coat."
(b) "Circle the square."
(c) "You shouldn't be here."
(d) "Make the skis."

5. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?
(a) The town was founded by a man named "Dullard."
(b) Because it is its real name.
(c) To avoid confrontation from the people for his criticism.
(d) He thought the actual name didn't reflect the town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?

2. Why does Bryson believe aliens have taken over Littleton?

3. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?

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

5. Who are the Melungeons?

(see the answer key)

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