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

2. 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.

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

4. What prompted "Lost Continent"?
(a) The death of Bryson's father.
(b) A very good offer from a publisher.
(c) His distaste for the U.S.
(d) Bryson's boredom with other countries.

5. Bryson and his siblings used to poke matches into apples or boiled eggs until they resembled a _______.
(a) Chia Pet.
(b) Madusa statue.
(c) Cactus.
(d) Porcupine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?

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

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

4. What prompts Bryson to return to the land of his youth?

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

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