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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, South by Southeast, Chapters 1-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does William sleep most nights on his trip across America?
(a) Nice hotels.
(b) His van.
(c) Strangers' homes.
(d) Bed and breakfasts.

2. In what state does William have a chance to learn more about his relatives?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Georgia.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Virginia.

3. Who gave the "Path of Peace" its name?
(a) Choctaw tribe.
(b) Chickasaw Indians.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) Federal agents.

4. What holiday is it when William wakes up in Cookeville, Tennessee?
(a) Easter.
(b) Fourth of July.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

5. What is William struck by as he drives through Mississippi?
(a) How many forests there are.
(b) How fast he can drive on the highway.
(c) The number of ducks by the side of the road.
(d) Indian-sounding names.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1810, who used the Natchez Trace Parkway?

2. What state does William meet Bob Andriot, Tony Harkin, and Kirk Littefield in?

3. What is the "Path of Peace"?

4. What do the Thurmonds in Tennessee feed to William before sending him on his way?

5. What color suspenders does William wear while on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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