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

2. What does William name his truck for his journey across America?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Piece o' junk.
(c) Pete.
(d) Ghost Dancing.

3. Why does William Least Heat-Moon decide to go on a driving trip across America?
(a) He has to get to New England in six months.
(b) He loses his teaching job.
(c) He has always wanted to travel and now has money to do it.
(d) He is bored.

4. What does Doris Walker own in Manteo, North Carolina?
(a) Countryside Comfort Food.
(b) Duchess of Dare restaurant.
(c) Ye Olde Diner.
(d) Fish House restaurant.

5. What branch of the military was William in when he hurt his leg?
(a) Marines.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Army.
(d) Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather when William wakes up in Morristown?

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

3. What is William's advice about finding good food to eat in small towns?

4. What are the roads like in the Appalachian mountains that test William's driving skills?

5. What kind of work does William do for pay in Wanchese, North Carolina?

(see the answer key)

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