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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. When Bryson enters Mississippi, he suddenly begins musing on the ________ of the region.
(a) Race riots.
(b) Vibrance.
(c) History.
(d) Cultural variation.

2. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) Vern's.
(c) Pizza Hut.
(d) A hot dog stand.

3. What part of Kentucky did Bryson pass through?
(a) The center.
(b) The southern edge.
(c) The eastern corner.
(d) The northern border.

4. What do the imaginary business cards Bryson wants to hand out to New Yorkers say?
(a) "The end is near!"
(b) "Thank you for not killing me."
(c) "Thank you for not smoking."
(d) "Will you go to prom with me?"

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What improves as Bryson drives through Vermont?

3. Bryson eats all his food in Cape Cod with _____.

4. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?

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

(see the answer key)

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