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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 believe the youth of today is lacking?
(a) Parents to take them on vacations.
(b) A good imagination.
(c) The ability to be easily entertained.
(d) Good sights to see.

2. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.
(a) Excited.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Bored.

3. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) A better job.
(c) The perfect town.
(d) His family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.

3. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?

4. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?

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

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