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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?
(a) God to come so they can be saved.
(b) A lone traveler to barbeque.
(c) Their big break.
(d) A celebrity to pass through.

2. Bryson says the three things that kill a farmer are: "lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and _____".
(a) Disease.
(b) Wild animals.
(c) Pyschos.
(d) Old age.

3. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?
(a) It was for poor people.
(b) That it was unnecessary.
(c) That it was atypical.
(d) It was ficticious.

4. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.
(a) A dog fight.
(b) A soccer game.
(c) A documentary.
(d) An old movie.

5. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) The hospital.
(c) Firestone.
(d) Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?

2. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?

3. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?

4. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?

5. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."

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