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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. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?
(a) Famous people pass through.
(b) It has a nicer scenery.
(c) It is wealthier and better educated.
(d) It's less expensive.

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

3. Bryson feels that Columbus has pieces of _______.
(a) Fantasy.
(b) Perfection.
(c) History.
(d) His childhood.

4. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?
(a) It's too cold.
(b) It isn't like what the name implies.
(c) There is massive racial segregation.
(d) He has bad allergies.

5. Bryson and his siblings used to poke matches into apples or boiled eggs until they resembled a _______.
(a) Madusa statue.
(b) Chia Pet.
(c) Porcupine.
(d) Cactus.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?

2. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?

3. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.

4. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

5. Why are the Melungeons shunned?

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