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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. What would Bryson need in order to bring a souvenir home from Bryson City?
(a) A crowbar.
(b) More money.
(c) More gas.
(d) A bigger trunk.

2. Why doesn't Bryson go to the Biltmore Estate?
(a) He hates the Vanderbilt family.
(b) It is closed.
(c) He doesn't want to pay the expensive admission.
(d) He finds its beauty to be morally wrong.

3. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?
(a) He can't find a decent bookstore.
(b) It's lacking history.
(c) The people are very rude.
(d) It's not well landscaped.

4. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?
(a) A lone traveler to barbeque.
(b) God to come so they can be saved.
(c) A celebrity to pass through.
(d) Their big break.

5. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?
(a) Jack London's.
(b) Billy the Kid's.
(c) Doris Day's.
(d) Elvis's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What awes Bryson about Savannah?

2. What pop-culture medium does Bryson claim paints southerners in a bad light?

3. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.

4. What prompted "Lost Continent"?

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

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