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

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

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 20 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After visiting Ripley's Museum, Bryson feels he's had enough _______ for one day.
(a) Extravagance.
(b) Candy.
(c) Nostalgia.
(d) Whining.

3. Who does Bryson visit at St. John's college?
(a) His friend.
(b) A professor.
(c) A famous writer.
(d) His niece.

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

5. When the hotel owner in Littleton promises Bryson a good room, what is Bryson thinking?
(a) The man is going to kill him.
(b) He's glad to have finally found an honest man.
(c) He doubts it.
(d) That "good" is relative.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?

3. What is the condition of the Toiyabe National Forest as Bryson drives through it?

4. How does Bryson feel about New York as an adult?

5. Who does Bryson observe inhabiting the most beautiful places in America?

(see the answer key)

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