The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Bill Bryson
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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-town America Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.
(a) Nostalgic.
(b) Excited.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Bored.

2. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?
(a) That it was unnecessary.
(b) It was for poor people.
(c) That it was atypical.
(d) It was ficticious.

3. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?
(a) Because it was closed.
(b) Because he's never read a Faulkner book.
(c) Because he hates Faulkner's writing.
(d) Because the entrance fee is too much.

4. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?
(a) "Circle the square."
(b) "You shouldn't be here."
(c) "Make the skis."
(d) "It's cold out, wear a coat."

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

6. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) Pizza Hut.
(c) Vern's.
(d) A hot dog stand.

7. When a girl asks Bryson "kin I help yew," how does Bryson feel?
(a) Like he's in danger.
(b) Like he's in another country.
(c) Like he's falling in love.
(d) Embarrassed for her.

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

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

10. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Straight.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Scenic.
(d) Safe.

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

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

13. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?
(a) Make it ugly.
(b) Overly glorify it.
(c) Name it.
(d) Revive it.

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

15. What does Bryson observe has "eaten" Carbondale?
(a) A monster.
(b) Shopping malls.
(c) Vacationers.
(d) Factories.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?

2. Bryson believes _______ isn't among the options of students today.

3. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?

4. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.

5. What is the effect Charleston has on Bryson?

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