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

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

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

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

5. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.
(a) Pete's.
(b) Vern's.
(c) Java Jim's.
(d) Chubby's.

Short Answer Questions

1. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.

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

3. As an adult, Bryson finds Mark Twain's boyhood home to be ______.

4. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.

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

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