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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 is Bryson's primary complaint about Yosemite?
(a) There are no signs.
(b) There are too many tourists.
(c) It's not well-kept.
(d) It's far away from the main road.

2. Why does Bryson quickly leave the town of Victor?
(a) It's deserted.
(b) He has a bad memory.
(c) He has to call his mom.
(d) He saw someone he recognized.

3. Why are the waiters in the restaurant in Cooperstown eager for Bryson to leave?
(a) They want to close.
(b) They're having a secret meeting.
(c) They know he won't tip.
(d) They don't like him.

4. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.
(a) Water.
(b) A hotel room.
(c) Food.
(d) Gas.

5. What is Bryson's opinion of Gettysburg?
(a) It's not well maintained.
(b) It's too touristy.
(c) It's not as fun as he remembers.
(d) It's out-dated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson say he, like all midwesterners, love?

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

3. Why does Bryson leave Leadville for New Mexico?

4. When Bryson enters Mississippi, he suddenly begins musing on the ________ of the region.

5. How does Bryson get around paying the entrance fee to Colonial Williamsburg?

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