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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. What does Bryson say he, like all midwesterners, love?
(a) Directions.
(b) Trees.
(c) Movies.
(d) Burgers.

2. As an adult, Bryson finds Mark Twain's boyhood home to be ______.
(a) Fancy.
(b) Fascinating.
(c) Boring.
(d) Dilapidated.

3. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?
(a) It is wealthier and better educated.
(b) Famous people pass through.
(c) It's less expensive.
(d) It has a nicer scenery.

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

5. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.
(a) Serene.
(b) Angry.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Hostile.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?

4. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?

5. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?

(see the answer key)

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