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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?
(a) The hospital.
(b) Firestone.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) Ford.

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

3. In contrast to Britain, Bryson finds that Iowa has ______ color.
(a) A lack of.
(b) Hysterical.
(c) Frightening.
(d) A bland.

4. What prompted "Lost Continent"?
(a) A very good offer from a publisher.
(b) The death of Bryson's father.
(c) His distaste for the U.S.
(d) Bryson's boredom with other countries.

5. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.
(a) Food.
(b) Gas.
(c) Water.
(d) A hotel room.

6. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?
(a) It shares his name.
(b) It's where his parents got married.
(c) His brother lives there.
(d) He was named after it.

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

8. After being the only white man in a restaurant in Alabama, Bryson feels _____ to get back on the highway.
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Determined.
(d) Relieved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?
(a) It's much hotter.
(b) It's much colder.
(c) He didn't notice any change.
(d) It might rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What thought comforts Bryson about the pushy seniors at the "Little White House"?

2. When a girl asks Bryson "kin I help yew," how does Bryson feel?

3. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?

4. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?

5. What pop-culture medium does Bryson claim paints southerners in a bad light?

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