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

2. Why does Bryson tune in to a Canadian radio station?
(a) His friend is being interviewed.
(b) He wants to know the weather up there.
(c) They listen to better music.
(d) There is no useful information on American ones.

3. What does Bryson claim is the only difference between Iowa and California?
(a) There are no factories in California.
(b) There are no orange trees or smog in Iowa.
(c) There are no beaches in Iowa.
(d) There are fewer celebrities in Iowa.

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

5. What does Bryson believe the overall problem is with all national parks?
(a) They are poorly run.
(b) They are popular crime spots.
(c) They are too touristy.
(d) They are full of trash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson observes that people have _____ Lake Erie.

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

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

4. After leaving the gas station, how does Bryson become lost?

5. What isn't allowed inside of the national park at Smokey Mountain?

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