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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 say he set out to Missouri with?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) No money.
(c) A light heart.
(d) Great expectations.

2. Who does Bryson believe the gas station attendant is calling?
(a) The press.
(b) His mother.
(c) The police.
(d) Information.

3. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?
(a) It's not well landscaped.
(b) It's lacking history.
(c) The people are very rude.
(d) He can't find a decent bookstore.

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

5. How is Philadelphia better than Bryson remembers from his childhood?
(a) The ghettos aren't as bad.
(b) The mayor renamed the streets.
(c) It's not as much fun.
(d) It's built a new suburb.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.

3. People are _____ when Bryson tells them of the dignitary he saw in D.C.

4. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?

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

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