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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. Why does Bryson believe women are good at operating Mount Vernon?
(a) Because they are good at decorating.
(b) Because they are very attentive
(c) Because they know how to finish things.
(d) Because they are fair with prices.

2. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?
(a) Alabama.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A retirement home.
(d) A Baptist church.

3. Bryson sees a ______ dignitary in Washington D.C.
(a) Chinese.
(b) Japanese.
(c) American.
(d) French.

4. Where do Bryson and his brother eat on their visit?
(a) A French restaurant.
(b) Amish Country.
(c) McDonalds.
(d) A bar.

5. Bryson skips the tour in Newport and looks at the homes from _____.
(a) A cliff.
(b) A boat.
(c) His car.
(d) A magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Cooperstown, Bryson reminisces about his childhood at the ________ Hall of Fame.

2. In Bryson's opinion, what explains the stupidity of students?

3. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?

4. What does the apothecary shop in Colonial Williamsburg sell?

5. Why does Bryson joke that aliens have abducted everyone from Peacham?

(see the answer key)

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