The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is Bryson's primary complaint about Yosemite?
(a) There are no signs.
(b) There are too many tourists.
(c) It's far away from the main road.
(d) It's not well-kept.

2. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?
(a) Forty minutes.
(b) Two days.
(c) One night.
(d) Five hours.

3. How does Bryson get to New York?
(a) He bokes.
(b) He flies.
(c) He rents a car.
(d) He takes the bus.

4. Why is Mackinac City closed down?
(a) It's winter.
(b) There's been a crime.
(c) They're bankrupt.
(d) There's been an earthquake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?

2. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?

3. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.

4. What does Bryson say he set out to Missouri with?

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

(see the answer key)

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