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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. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?
(a) Because he seems a little depressed.
(b) Because she believes he's a foreigner from Britain.
(c) Because she can't speak English.
(d) Because she's flirting with him.

2. What annoys Bryson about all the signs in Beaufort?
(a) There are too many.
(b) They are nonsensical.
(c) They are too restrictive.
(d) They are incorrect.

3. How is Philadelphia better than Bryson remembers from his childhood?
(a) It's built a new suburb.
(b) The ghettos aren't as bad.
(c) The mayor renamed the streets.
(d) It's not as much fun.

4. What does Bryson say he set out to Missouri with?
(a) A light heart.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) No money.
(d) Great expectations.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?

2. Who owns and operates Mount Vernon?

3. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.

4. Why doesn't Bryson go to the Biltmore Estate?

5. Bryson observes that people have _____ Lake Erie.

(see the answer key)

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