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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 Bryson's opinion, what don't farmers feel?
(a) The joy of life.
(b) The seasons change.
(c) Their own pain.
(d) Other people's pain.

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

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

4. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?
(a) Argue.
(b) Knit.
(c) Wait outside the house for them.
(d) Call all their friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.

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

4. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?

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

(see the answer key)

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