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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bryson observe about the cemetery in Peacham?
(a) It's very large for a small town.
(b) It's very small.
(c) It's like a public park.
(d) The headstones are new.

2. Bryson finds that most items advertised in the New York Times are _____.
(a) Fake.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Fancy.
(d) Junk.

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

4. What effect did the Grand Canyon have on Bryson as a child?
(a) It made him realize the insignificance of humans.
(b) It bored him.
(c) It made him want to be an explorer.
(d) It shut him up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On his journey, Bryson has driven about _______ miles.

2. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.

3. Why does Bryson skip Los Angeles?

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

5. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?

(see the answer key)

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