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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. Where do Bryson and his brother eat on their visit?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) A bar.
(c) Amish Country.
(d) A French restaurant.

2. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?
(a) Their happy marraige.
(b) Their fun jobs.
(c) Their blissful ignorance.
(d) Their easy opulence.

3. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) Firestone.
(c) The hospital.
(d) Ford.

4. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.
(a) Flings.
(b) Pulls.
(c) Pushes.
(d) Chases.

5. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?
(a) To avoid confrontation from the people for his criticism.
(b) He thought the actual name didn't reflect the town.
(c) The town was founded by a man named "Dullard."
(d) Because it is its real name.

Short Answer Questions

1. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.

2. What does Bryson say he set out to Missouri with?

3. Who would Bryson terrorize in the park at Gettysburg?

4. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?

5. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?

(see the answer key)

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