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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. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?
(a) Their blissful ignorance.
(b) Their easy opulence.
(c) Their happy marraige.
(d) Their fun jobs.

2. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?
(a) It's too well-known.
(b) There are too many tourists.
(c) There's not enough history.
(d) There are no restaurants.

3. After leaving the gas station, how does Bryson become lost?
(a) He fell asleep at the wheel.
(b) He can't understand directions.
(c) The roads were blocked off.
(d) He takes a "shortcut."

4. What improves as Bryson drives through Vermont?
(a) The food.
(b) The smell.
(c) The radio stations.
(d) The scenery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?

2. The trash and poverty makes Philadelphia feel like more of a ______ to Bryson.

3. How does Bryson feel about Wiscasset?

4. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?

5. Why does Bryson dislike Cornelius Vanderbilt?

(see the answer key)

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