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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. Bryson dislikes the new _______ of the Smithsonian.
(a) Artwork.
(b) Wing.
(c) Management.
(d) Organization.

2. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.
(a) Pete's.
(b) Chubby's.
(c) Vern's.
(d) Java Jim's.

3. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.
(a) Strange.
(b) Dull.
(c) Wonderful.
(d) Too small.

4. What is Bryson's primary complaint about Yosemite?
(a) There are too many tourists.
(b) It's far away from the main road.
(c) It's not well-kept.
(d) There are no signs.

5. How does Bryson know about the skis and tennis rackets in Hal and Lucia's closet?
(a) He just assumes.
(b) He bought them for them.
(c) They showed him.
(d) He looked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson say is a relative term similar to a "scenic route" on a map?

2. Bryson says he "wouldn't hesitate to give an old person a shove, especially a _______."

3. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?

4. What does Bryson observe about the cemetery in Peacham?

5. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?

(see the answer key)

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