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

2. 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."

3. What is Bryson's primary observation about Cleveland?
(a) It's renovated.
(b) It's dirty.
(c) It's busy.
(d) It's better than he remembers.

4. Who does Bryson visit at St. John's college?
(a) His friend.
(b) His niece.
(c) A famous writer.
(d) A professor.

5. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?
(a) A thunderstorm.
(b) A rollercoaster.
(c) Tarzan missing the vine.
(d) A baby crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?

2. Why does Bryson miss billboards on the highway?

3. What awes Bryson about Savannah?

4. Bryson finds South Dakota to be _____.

5. Bryson and his siblings used to poke matches into apples or boiled eggs until they resembled a _______.

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