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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.
(a) Frightening.
(b) Hysterical.
(c) A lack of.
(d) A bland.

2. Who owns and operates Mount Vernon?
(a) A Native American tribe.
(b) The Vernon family.
(c) Bryson's uncle.
(d) A historical group.

3. Who are the Melungeons?
(a) A family Bryson knew as a child.
(b) A common name for local police.
(c) A group of religious extremists.
(d) Descendents of the settlers of Roanoke.

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

5. When Bryson enters Mississippi, he suddenly begins musing on the ________ of the region.
(a) Vibrance.
(b) Cultural variation.
(c) History.
(d) Race riots.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?

2. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

3. How is Philadelphia better than Bryson remembers from his childhood?

4. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?

5. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?

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