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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, East by Southeast, Chapters 1-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the roads like in the Appalachian mountains that test William's driving skills?
(a) Filled with roadkill.
(b) Too many stop signs.
(c) Wet and bumpy.
(d) Straight.

2. What state is William in when he marks one thousand miles into his journey?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Florida.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) South Dakota.

3. What is William's advice about finding good food to eat in small towns?
(a) Look at the pies first.
(b) If it smells good, go for it.
(c) The more calendars hanging on the wall, the better the food.
(d) Count the numbers of cars parked outside.

4. What job did Brother Bob have before he became a monk?
(a) Bank robber.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Policeman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doris Walker own in Manteo, North Carolina?

2. How does William describe the weather in Cookeville, Tennessee?

3. In what state does William have a chance to learn more about his relatives?

4. What slogan does the bank's advertising billboard have on it in Jonesboro, Tennessee?

5. What kind of eyebrows does William describe Kermit Pell as having?

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