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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Bryson's opinion, what don't farmers feel?
(a) Other people's pain.
(b) The seasons change.
(c) Their own pain.
(d) The joy of life.

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

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

4. Bryson says the three things that kill a farmer are: "lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and _____".
(a) Disease.
(b) Old age.
(c) Wild animals.
(d) Pyschos.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the effect Charleston has on Bryson?

5. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?

(see the answer key)

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