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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?
(a) He was amazed by it.
(b) He found it boring.
(c) He didn't understand its importance.
(d) He never saw it.

2. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?
(a) Jack London's.
(b) Elvis's.
(c) Billy the Kid's.
(d) Doris Day's.

3. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?
(a) It's lacking history.
(b) It's not well landscaped.
(c) He can't find a decent bookstore.
(d) The people are very rude.

4. What does Bryson first notice when crossing the line to North Carolina?
(a) The change in weather.
(b) The strange smell.
(c) The influx of billboards.
(d) The landscape improves.

5. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?
(a) He has bad allergies.
(b) There is massive racial segregation.
(c) It isn't like what the name implies.
(d) It's too cold.

6. What thought comforts Bryson about the pushy seniors at the "Little White House"?
(a) They don't know what they're doing.
(b) They'll get karmic payback.
(c) They won't enjoy the site.
(d) That soon they'll be dead.

7. What isn't allowed inside of the national park at Smokey Mountain?
(a) Food and drink.
(b) Tourist attractions.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cars.

8. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?
(a) It's less expensive.
(b) It has a nicer scenery.
(c) Famous people pass through.
(d) It is wealthier and better educated.

9. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."
(a) Paper bag.
(b) Fire extinguisher.
(c) Hamburger.
(d) Bouquet of flowers.

10. What prompts Bryson to return to the land of his youth?
(a) His disturbed and erratic background.
(b) His loss of memory.
(c) He wants to find his old friends.
(d) He lost his job.

11. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?
(a) A wife.
(b) Children.
(c) A limb.
(d) A dog.

12. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?
(a) Because it is its real name.
(b) He thought the actual name didn't reflect the town.
(c) To avoid confrontation from the people for his criticism.
(d) The town was founded by a man named "Dullard."

13. What pop-culture medium does Bryson claim paints southerners in a bad light?
(a) Movies.
(b) Fashion magazines.
(c) Reality television.
(d) Music.

14. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.
(a) Angry.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Serene.

15. Bryson thinks the people of Dullard are looking at him with "________eyes."
(a) Loving.
(b) Questioning.
(c) Barbeque.
(d) Accusitory.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?

2. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?

3. In Bryson's opinion, what explains the stupidity of students?

4. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?

5. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

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