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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Cooperstown, Bryson reminisces about his childhood at the ________ Hall of Fame.
(a) Cartoon.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Rock and Roll.
(d) Food.

2. Bryson says the three things that kill a farmer are: "lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and _____".
(a) Wild animals.
(b) Disease.
(c) Old age.
(d) Pyschos.

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

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

5. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.
(a) Gas.
(b) A hotel room.
(c) Water.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bryson want to go to the hotel calling for "proper attire"?

2. When Bryson's stops to buy an Iowa post-card, what does he agree with the cashier about?

3. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?

4. Bryson feels that Columbus has pieces of _______.

5. When Bryson enters Mississippi, he suddenly begins musing on the ________ of the region.

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