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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson thinks the houses in Maine are _____.
(a) Overpriced.
(b) Magificent.
(c) Too tall.
(d) Dreary.

2. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?
(a) Billy the Kid's.
(b) Jack London's.
(c) Elvis's.
(d) Doris Day's.

3. Bryson is usually _______ by college towns.
(a) Frightened.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Bored.
(d) Intrigued.

4. Who owns and operates Mount Vernon?
(a) A Native American tribe.
(b) The Vernon family.
(c) Bryson's uncle.
(d) A historical group.

5. What pop-culture medium does Bryson claim paints southerners in a bad light?
(a) Movies.
(b) Fashion magazines.
(c) Reality television.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson think will be the downfall of Detroit?

2. What is the Mississippi police officer trying to ask Bryson in his thick accent?

3. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?

4. How much money would Bryson have spent at Colonial Williamsburg if he was with his family?

5. Why does Bryson believe women are good at operating Mount Vernon?

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