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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. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?
(a) Two days.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Forty minutes.
(d) One night.

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

3. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?
(a) Guides.
(b) Good artwork.
(c) The element of surprise.
(d) Enough employees.

4. On his journey, Bryson has visited ______ states.
(a) 15.
(b) 27.
(c) 48.
(d) 38.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bryson dislikes the new _______ of the Smithsonian.

3. What is Bryson's primary complaint about Yosemite?

4. Bryson refers to Bloomsburg, where his brother lives, as the ______.

5. Bryson feels that Columbus has pieces of _______.

(see the answer key)

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