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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the imaginary business cards Bryson wants to hand out to New Yorkers say?
(a) "Thank you for not smoking."
(b) "Thank you for not killing me."
(c) "Will you go to prom with me?"
(d) "The end is near!"

2. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?
(a) Revive it.
(b) Overly glorify it.
(c) Make it ugly.
(d) Name it.

3. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) Vern's.
(c) Pizza Hut.
(d) A hot dog stand.

4. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?
(a) A thunderstorm.
(b) A baby crying.
(c) A rollercoaster.
(d) Tarzan missing the vine.

5. When Bryson's stops to buy an Iowa post-card, what does he agree with the cashier about?
(a) Too many people drive SUVs.
(b) That the postcard is "purty."
(c) Iowa is amazing.
(d) It's unusually cold this winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?

2. How does Bryson get to New York?

3. Why did the cleaning lady who died of cancer want to quit working for Bryson's family?

4. When the hotel owner in Littleton promises Bryson a good room, what is Bryson thinking?

5. Bryson thinks the houses in Maine are _____.

(see the answer key)

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