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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. Why does Bryson initially prefer Iowa to Nebraska?
(a) Iowa has better culture.
(b) Iowa is more colorful.
(c) Iowa has less tourists.
(d) Iowa has more history.

2. Bryson observes that the Eisenhower home is so well preserved it looked like Ike and Mamie _______.
(a) Wandered off.
(b) Didn't live in the house.
(c) Planned its exibition.
(d) Were very messy.

3. What prompted "Lost Continent"?
(a) Bryson's boredom with other countries.
(b) His distaste for the U.S.
(c) The death of Bryson's father.
(d) A very good offer from a publisher.

4. When Bryson's stops to buy an Iowa post-card, what does he agree with the cashier about?
(a) Iowa is amazing.
(b) That the postcard is "purty."
(c) It's unusually cold this winter.
(d) Too many people drive SUVs.

5. Where do the Melungeons live?
(a) New York.
(b) Britain.
(c) The Appalachian Mountains.
(d) Des Moines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson thinks the houses in Maine are _____.

2. Why doesn't Bryson mind bad service in restaurants?

3. Bryson observes that the businesses in Cape Cod are all aimed at getting tourists to _____.

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

5. Who does Bryson visit at St. John's college?

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