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

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

3. What does Bryson do while visiting Hal and Lucia?
(a) Tells stories.
(b) Sightsees.
(c) Visits other friends.
(d) Reads.

4. What does Bryson tell the waitress he has just gotten out of prison for?
(a) Killing a farmer.
(b) Robbing a restaurant.
(c) Killing a pushy waitress.
(d) Poisoning customers.

5. Where do the Melungeons live?
(a) New York.
(b) The Appalachian Mountains.
(c) Des Moines.
(d) Britain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?

2. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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