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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 Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?
(a) Doris Day's.
(b) Jack London's.
(c) Elvis's.
(d) Billy the Kid's.

2. Where was Bryson's brother living recently?
(a) California.
(b) London.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Des Moines.

3. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?
(a) Guides.
(b) Good artwork.
(c) The element of surprise.
(d) Enough employees.

4. What does Bryson first notice when crossing the line to North Carolina?
(a) The landscape improves.
(b) The change in weather.
(c) The strange smell.
(d) The influx of billboards.

5. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?
(a) He didn't understand its importance.
(b) He found it boring.
(c) He never saw it.
(d) He was amazed by it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What annoys Bryson about all the signs in Beaufort?

2. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?

3. When a girl asks Bryson "kin I help yew," how does Bryson feel?

4. After visiting Ripley's Museum, Bryson feels he's had enough _______ for one day.

5. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.

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