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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 does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?
(a) Because she believes he's a foreigner from Britain.
(b) Because she's flirting with him.
(c) Because he seems a little depressed.
(d) Because she can't speak English.

2. Bryson thinks the people of Dullard are looking at him with "________eyes."
(a) Loving.
(b) Barbeque.
(c) Accusitory.
(d) Questioning.

3. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?
(a) He will never find the perfect town.
(b) He doesn't care enough about America.
(c) He can't ever go home again.
(d) He has more time than he needs.

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

5. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.
(a) Wonderful.
(b) Strange.
(c) Too small.
(d) Dull.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?

2. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.

3. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?

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

5. What does Bryson observe has "eaten" Carbondale?

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