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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. When the gas station attendant makes a phone call, what does Bryson do?
(a) Sits and waits.
(b) Drives away quickly.
(c) Offers him a quarter.
(d) Cuts the phone line.

2. Bryson dislikes the new _______ of the Smithsonian.
(a) Artwork.
(b) Organization.
(c) Wing.
(d) Management.

3. Who does Bryson observe inhabiting the most beautiful places in America?
(a) Endangered animals.
(b) The wealthiest people.
(c) The poorest people.
(d) No one,

4. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?
(a) It's where his parents got married.
(b) He was named after it.
(c) It shares his name.
(d) His brother lives there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?

2. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?

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

4. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?

5. How does Bryson feel about New York as an adult?

(see the answer key)

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