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

2. Where was Bryson's brother living recently?
(a) California.
(b) London.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Des Moines.

3. What does Bryson compare the quietness of Mackinaw Island to?
(a) Death.
(b) A dream.
(c) His favorite campsite.
(d) A coma.

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

5. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.
(a) Wonderful.
(b) Strange.
(c) Dull.
(d) Too small.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson observe about the cemetery in Peacham?

2. What is the effect Charleston has on Bryson?

3. Bryson thinks the houses in Maine are _____.

4. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?

5. How much money would Bryson have spent at Colonial Williamsburg if he was with his family?

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