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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 observes that the businesses in Cape Cod are all aimed at getting tourists to _____.
(a) Spend money.
(b) Leave.
(c) Stay longer.
(d) Buy property.

2. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Safe.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Scenic.
(d) Straight.

3. Bryson skips the tour in Newport and looks at the homes from _____.
(a) A cliff.
(b) A boat.
(c) A magazine.
(d) His car.

4. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?
(a) He never saw it when he was younger.
(b) He feels guilty for not getting anything from his visit to Gettysburg.
(c) It's the only thing open in the area.
(d) He has fond memories there.

5. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?
(a) A dog.
(b) A limb.
(c) Children.
(d) A wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bryson know about the skis and tennis rackets in Hal and Lucia's closet?

2. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?

3. Why does Bryson quickly leave Cripple Creak?

4. What does Bryson believe the overall problem is with all national parks?

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

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