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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. In Bryson's opinion, what explains the stupidity of students?
(a) Their teachers are too young.
(b) Their parents are absent.
(c) There are no decent bookshops.
(d) They do too many drugs.

2. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?
(a) A local girl.
(b) No one.
(c) A New Yorker.
(d) A foreigner.

3. How does Bryson feel about New York as an adult?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Awed.
(c) Indiferent.
(d) Inspired.

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

5. Who does Bryson believe the gas station attendant is calling?
(a) Information.
(b) The press.
(c) The police.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson refers to Bloomsburg, where his brother lives, as the ______.

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

3. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?

4. How is Philadelphia better than Bryson remembers from his childhood?

5. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.

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