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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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. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."
(a) Hamburger.
(b) Bouquet of flowers.
(c) Fire extinguisher.
(d) Paper bag.

2. 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.

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

4. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?
(a) Because they were trying to save money.
(b) Because no one cared either way.
(c) Because the midwest is dingy.
(d) Because it made the trip more exciting.

5. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?
(a) It shares his name.
(b) It's where his parents got married.
(c) His brother lives there.
(d) He was named after it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?

3. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?

4. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.

5. What prompts Bryson to return to the land of his youth?

(see the answer key)

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