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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. What prompted "Lost Continent"?
(a) The death of Bryson's father.
(b) A very good offer from a publisher.
(c) His distaste for the U.S.
(d) Bryson's boredom with other countries.

2. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?
(a) It's much hotter.
(b) It might rain.
(c) He didn't notice any change.
(d) It's much colder.

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

4. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?
(a) It's less expensive.
(b) Famous people pass through.
(c) It has a nicer scenery.
(d) It is wealthier and better educated.

5. Why are the Melungeons shunned?
(a) Because they are too harsh on their children.
(b) Because of their dark skin.
(c) Because they have a bad reputation.
(d) Because they speak their mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?

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

3. Bryson is usually _______ by college towns.

4. Why does Bryson miss billboards on the highway?

5. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?

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