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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. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.
(a) Serene.
(b) Angry.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Hostile.

2. Bryson refers to Bloomsburg, where his brother lives, as the ______.
(a) Rustbelt.
(b) Worst place on earth.
(c) Last fronteir.
(d) Pinnacle of home.

3. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?
(a) He feels guilty for not getting anything from his visit to Gettysburg.
(b) He has fond memories there.
(c) He never saw it when he was younger.
(d) It's the only thing open in the area.

4. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?
(a) That it was unnecessary.
(b) It was for poor people.
(c) It was ficticious.
(d) That it was atypical.

5. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Scenic.
(b) Straight.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson and his siblings used to poke matches into apples or boiled eggs until they resembled a _______.

2. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.

3. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?

4. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?

5. What is the Mississippi police officer trying to ask Bryson in his thick accent?

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