The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Bill Bryson
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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. When Bryson enters Mississippi, he suddenly begins musing on the ________ of the region.
(a) Vibrance.
(b) History.
(c) Race riots.
(d) Cultural variation.

2. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?
(a) He thought the actual name didn't reflect the town.
(b) The town was founded by a man named "Dullard."
(c) Because it is its real name.
(d) To avoid confrontation from the people for his criticism.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson says he "wouldn't hesitate to give an old person a shove, especially a _______."

2. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?

3. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?

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

5. After being the only white man in a restaurant in Alabama, Bryson feels _____ to get back on the highway.

(see the answer key)

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