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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. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?
(a) He doesn't care enough about America.
(b) He has more time than he needs.
(c) He will never find the perfect town.
(d) He can't ever go home again.

2. What would Bryson need in order to bring a souvenir home from Bryson City?
(a) A bigger trunk.
(b) More gas.
(c) More money.
(d) A crowbar.

3. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?
(a) Knit.
(b) Wait outside the house for them.
(c) Call all their friends.
(d) Argue.

4. Bryson believes _______ isn't among the options of students today.
(a) Diversity.
(b) Learning.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Free time.

5. Why doesn't Bryson go to the Biltmore Estate?
(a) He hates the Vanderbilt family.
(b) He finds its beauty to be morally wrong.
(c) It is closed.
(d) He doesn't want to pay the expensive admission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson tell the waitress he has just gotten out of prison for?

2. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

3. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?

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

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

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