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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 observes that the Eisenhower home is so well preserved it looked like Ike and Mamie _______.
(a) Didn't live in the house.
(b) Wandered off.
(c) Planned its exibition.
(d) Were very messy.

2. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?
(a) He doesn't care enough about America.
(b) He has more time than he needs.
(c) He will never find the perfect town.
(d) He can't ever go home again.

3. Bryson goes on a tangent comparing the American health care system to _______.
(a) Canada's.
(b) Britain's.
(c) The future.
(d) The Middle Age's.

4. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?
(a) Because it was closed.
(b) Because he's never read a Faulkner book.
(c) Because the entrance fee is too much.
(d) Because he hates Faulkner's writing.

5. What does Bryson realize he won't find in Maine?
(a) Bad lobster.
(b) Good landscape.
(c) A good woman.
(d) An affordable house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Bryson's opinion of Gettysburg?

3. Where does Bryson find "real New England"?

4. There are a large number of ______ buried in the Peacham cemetery.

5. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?

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