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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. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.
(a) Bored.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Afraid.

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

3. What part of Kentucky did Bryson pass through?
(a) The center.
(b) The southern edge.
(c) The northern border.
(d) The eastern corner.

4. What pop-culture medium does Bryson claim paints southerners in a bad light?
(a) Fashion magazines.
(b) Movies.
(c) Reality television.
(d) Music.

5. Bryson finds that most items advertised in the New York Times are _____.
(a) Fancy.
(b) Fake.
(c) Junk.
(d) Expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."

2. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.

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

4. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?

5. What annoys Bryson about all the signs in Beaufort?

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