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

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

2. Why does Bryson smile at everyone in Littleton?
(a) Because he's in a good mood.
(b) Because it's polite.
(c) To stay on their good-side.
(d) To scare them.

3. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?
(a) Five hours.
(b) Forty minutes.
(c) One night.
(d) Two days.

4. Why does Bryson dislike Cornelius Vanderbilt?
(a) He bought Bryson's family's home.
(b) His arrogant displays of wealth.
(c) He was racist.
(d) He didn't like his writing.

5. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.
(a) Pulls.
(b) Flings.
(c) Pushes.
(d) Chases.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Bryson's brother living recently?

2. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.

3. How does Bryson know about the skis and tennis rackets in Hal and Lucia's closet?

4. Why does Bryson miss billboards on the highway?

5. What does Bryson compare the quietness of Mackinaw Island to?

(see the answer key)

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