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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What awes Bryson about Savannah?
(a) The simplicity of its roads.
(b) The creative modern homes.
(c) The intelligence of its students.
(d) The beauty of the historic distric.

2. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?
(a) A baby crying.
(b) A thunderstorm.
(c) A rollercoaster.
(d) Tarzan missing the vine.

3. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.
(a) Java Jim's.
(b) Chubby's.
(c) Pete's.
(d) Vern's.

4. Why doesn't Bryson go to the Biltmore Estate?
(a) He hates the Vanderbilt family.
(b) It is closed.
(c) He finds its beauty to be morally wrong.
(d) He doesn't want to pay the expensive admission.

5. What does Bryson say he set out to Missouri with?
(a) No money.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) Great expectations.
(d) A light heart.

6. Bryson says the three things that kill a farmer are: "lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and _____".
(a) Wild animals.
(b) Pyschos.
(c) Old age.
(d) Disease.

7. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.
(a) Gas.
(b) A hotel room.
(c) Water.
(d) Food.

8. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.
(a) Nostalgic.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Bored.
(d) Excited.

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

10. What annoys Bryson about all the signs in Beaufort?
(a) There are too many.
(b) They are too restrictive.
(c) They are nonsensical.
(d) They are incorrect.

11. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?
(a) Wait outside the house for them.
(b) Call all their friends.
(c) Knit.
(d) Argue.

12. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?
(a) Billy the Kid's.
(b) Doris Day's.
(c) Elvis's.
(d) Jack London's.

13. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?
(a) A Baptist church.
(b) Alabama.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A retirement home.

14. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Scenic.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Straight.
(d) Safe.

15. As an adult, Bryson finds Mark Twain's boyhood home to be ______.
(a) Dilapidated.
(b) Boring.
(c) Fascinating.
(d) Fancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bryson miss billboards on the highway?

2. What is the effect Charleston has on Bryson?

3. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.

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

5. Bryson says he "wouldn't hesitate to give an old person a shove, especially a _______."

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