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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. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?
(a) Because they were trying to save money.
(b) Because the midwest is dingy.
(c) Because it made the trip more exciting.
(d) Because no one cared either way.

2. What prompts Bryson to return to the land of his youth?
(a) His loss of memory.
(b) He lost his job.
(c) His disturbed and erratic background.
(d) He wants to find his old friends.

3. What does Bryson say he set out to Missouri with?
(a) A light heart.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) Great expectations.
(d) No money.

4. What does Bryson say is a relative term similar to a "scenic route" on a map?
(a) A kind word.
(b) A nice day.
(c) A good Barry Manilow album.
(d) A bad romantic movie.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?

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

4. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?

5. In Bryson's opinion, what don't farmers feel?

(see the answer key)

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