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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 eats all his food in Cape Cod with _____.
(a) A fork and knife.
(b) Sand.
(c) An elderly couple.
(d) Mayo.

2. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.
(a) Hysterical.
(b) A bland.
(c) Frightening.
(d) A lack of.

3. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?
(a) Because they were trying to save money.
(b) Because the midwest is dingy.
(c) Because no one cared either way.
(d) Because it made the trip more exciting.

4. Bryson observes that the businesses in Cape Cod are all aimed at getting tourists to _____.
(a) Buy property.
(b) Leave.
(c) Stay longer.
(d) Spend money.

5. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?
(a) It was for poor people.
(b) It was ficticious.
(c) That it was atypical.
(d) That it was unnecessary.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Bryson observes that the Eisenhower home is so well preserved it looked like Ike and Mamie _______.

4. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?

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

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