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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) More gas.
(b) More money.
(c) A crowbar.
(d) A bigger trunk.

2. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?
(a) He was amazed by it.
(b) He found it boring.
(c) He never saw it.
(d) He didn't understand its importance.

3. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?
(a) Two days.
(b) Five hours.
(c) One night.
(d) Forty minutes.

4. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?
(a) Parents to take them on vacations.
(b) The ability to be easily entertained.
(c) A good imagination.
(d) Good sights to see.

5. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.
(a) A bland.
(b) Frightening.
(c) A lack of.
(d) Hysterical.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.

2. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?

3. As an adult, Bryson finds Mark Twain's boyhood home to be ______.

4. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?

5. In Bryson's opinion, what explains the stupidity of students?

(see the answer key)

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