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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What isn't allowed inside of the national park at Smokey Mountain?
(a) Food and drink.
(b) Tourist attractions.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cars.

3. What awes Bryson about Savannah?
(a) The beauty of the historic distric.
(b) The intelligence of its students.
(c) The simplicity of its roads.
(d) The creative modern homes.

4. Bryson believes _______ isn't among the options of students today.
(a) Diversity.
(b) Free time.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Learning.

5. What pop-culture medium does Bryson claim paints southerners in a bad light?
(a) Fashion magazines.
(b) Reality television.
(c) Music.
(d) Movies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When a girl asks Bryson "kin I help yew," how does Bryson feel?

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

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

5. When Bryson's stops to buy an Iowa post-card, what does he agree with the cashier about?

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