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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson dislikes the new _______ of the Smithsonian.
(a) Wing.
(b) Organization.
(c) Management.
(d) Artwork.

2. What isn't allowed inside of the national park at Smokey Mountain?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Cars.
(c) Tourist attractions.
(d) Food and drink.

3. What is Bryson's opinion of Gettysburg?
(a) It's too touristy.
(b) It's not well maintained.
(c) It's not as fun as he remembers.
(d) It's out-dated.

4. The trash and poverty makes Philadelphia feel like more of a ______ to Bryson.
(a) Nightmare.
(b) Third-world country.
(c) Big city.
(d) Slum.

5. Bryson believes _______ isn't among the options of students today.
(a) Learning.
(b) Free time.
(c) Diversity.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?

2. What does Bryson say he, like all midwesterners, love?

3. Bryson feels that Columbus has pieces of _______.

4. Bryson sees a ______ dignitary in Washington D.C.

5. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?

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