The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Related Topics

The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Buy The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Lesson Plans
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?
(a) It's much colder.
(b) It might rain.
(c) He didn't notice any change.
(d) It's much hotter.

2. What would Bryson need in order to bring a souvenir home from Bryson City?
(a) A bigger trunk.
(b) A crowbar.
(c) More gas.
(d) More money.

3. What annoys Bryson about all the signs in Beaufort?
(a) There are too many.
(b) They are too restrictive.
(c) They are nonsensical.
(d) They are incorrect.

4. Why is Mackinac City closed down?
(a) It's winter.
(b) There's been an earthquake.
(c) They're bankrupt.
(d) There's been a crime.

5. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Smooth.
(b) Straight.
(c) Scenic.
(d) Safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the effect Charleston has on Bryson?

2. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?

3. How does Bryson feel about Wiscasset?

4. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 254 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page)
Buy The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Lesson Plans
Copyrights
BookRags
The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America from BookRags. (c)2025 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved.