The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Bill Bryson
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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Bryson believes _______ isn't among the options of students today.
(a) Wealth.
(b) Diversity.
(c) Free time.
(d) Learning.

2. What kind of people does Bryson think inhabit Stowe?
(a) Poor people.
(b) Racist people.
(c) Eco-friendly people.
(d) Rich people.

3. Bryson observes that people have _____ Lake Erie.
(a) Revived.
(b) Utilized.
(c) Killed.
(d) Exploited.

4. When the hotel owner in Littleton promises Bryson a good room, what is Bryson thinking?
(a) He doubts it.
(b) That "good" is relative.
(c) The man is going to kill him.
(d) He's glad to have finally found an honest man.

5. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?
(a) Forty minutes.
(b) Five hours.
(c) One night.
(d) Two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?

2. When Bryson was a child at Gettysburg, his father bought him a _________.

3. What is Bryson's primary observation about Cleveland?

4. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?

5. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?

(see the answer key)

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