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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 does Bryson tell the waitress he has just gotten out of prison for?
(a) Killing a farmer.
(b) Poisoning customers.
(c) Robbing a restaurant.
(d) Killing a pushy waitress.

2. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?
(a) A baby crying.
(b) A thunderstorm.
(c) Tarzan missing the vine.
(d) A rollercoaster.

3. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Straight.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Safe.
(d) Scenic.

4. After visiting Ripley's Museum, Bryson feels he's had enough _______ for one day.
(a) Nostalgia.
(b) Whining.
(c) Extravagance.
(d) Candy.

5. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?
(a) Ford.
(b) Firestone.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson feels that Columbus has pieces of _______.

2. What does Bryson say is a relative term similar to a "scenic route" on a map?

3. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.

4. What does Bryson first notice when crossing the line to North Carolina?

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

(see the answer key)

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