The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Test | Final Test - Hard

Final Test

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. Where was Bryson's brother living recently?

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

3. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?

4. Bryson compares the sight of the Grand Canyon to what?

5. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?

Short Essay Questions

Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph.

1. Does Bryson view his grandparents critically or endearingly? How does he portray them?

2. Why is Bryson so afraid of New York?