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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. What do the Thurmonds in Tennessee feed to William before sending him on his way?
(a) Beans.
(b) Lunch and buttermilk pie.
(c) Pumpkin bread.
(d) Chowder.

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

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

4. What is the "Path of Peace"?
(a) Five-hundred-mile trail.
(b) Trail through the town of Selma.
(c) Path on a reservation.
(d) Nature trail in the city.

5. What kind of food and music does William enjoy in a bar named Eric's in Louisiana?
(a) Italian.
(b) Greek.
(c) Traditional French.
(d) Cajun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does William Least Heat-Moon decide to go on a driving trip across America?

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

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

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

5. Whom were the towns of Manteo and Wanchese named after?

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