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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?
(a) A thunderstorm.
(b) Tarzan missing the vine.
(c) A rollercoaster.
(d) A baby crying.

2. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A Baptist church.
(c) A retirement home.
(d) Alabama.

3. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?
(a) Parents to take them on vacations.
(b) Good sights to see.
(c) A good imagination.
(d) The ability to be easily entertained.

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

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

6. The Herman Talmadge Memorial Bridge "_____" Bryson into South Carolina.
(a) Pulls.
(b) Flings.
(c) Pushes.
(d) Chases.

7. Why has Bryson never seen the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum"?
(a) He never cared too.
(b) He was always afraid of it.
(c) His family never passed through the town.
(d) His father never let him.

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

9. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?
(a) A foreigner.
(b) A New Yorker.
(c) A local girl.
(d) No one.

10. Bryson is usually _______ by college towns.
(a) Bored.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Intrigued.
(d) Disgusted.

11. Bryson finds that most items advertised in the New York Times are _____.
(a) Fake.
(b) Junk.
(c) Fancy.
(d) Expensive.

12. What does Bryson say is a relative term similar to a "scenic route" on a map?
(a) A kind word.
(b) A good Barry Manilow album.
(c) A bad romantic movie.
(d) A nice day.

13. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.
(a) A dog fight.
(b) A documentary.
(c) A soccer game.
(d) An old movie.

14. Bryson says the three things that kill a farmer are: "lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and _____".
(a) Old age.
(b) Wild animals.
(c) Pyschos.
(d) Disease.

15. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?
(a) Knit.
(b) Call all their friends.
(c) Wait outside the house for them.
(d) Argue.

Short Answer Questions

1. After visiting Ripley's Museum, Bryson feels he's had enough _______ for one day.

2. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."

3. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?

4. What prompts Bryson to return to the land of his youth?

5. Bryson thinks the people of Dullard are looking at him with "________eyes."

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