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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Bryson observe has "eaten" Carbondale?
(a) Factories.
(b) A monster.
(c) Shopping malls.
(d) Vacationers.
2. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?
(a) Because she can't speak English.
(b) Because she's flirting with him.
(c) Because she believes he's a foreigner from Britain.
(d) Because he seems a little depressed.
3. After visiting Ripley's Museum, Bryson feels he's had enough _______ for one day.
(a) Extravagance.
(b) Candy.
(c) Whining.
(d) Nostalgia.
4. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?
(a) "Circle the square."
(b) "It's cold out, wear a coat."
(c) "Make the skis."
(d) "You shouldn't be here."
5. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?
(a) Wait outside the house for them.
(b) Call all their friends.
(c) Argue.
(d) Knit.
6. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Scenic.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Straight.
(d) Safe.
7. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?
(a) A foreigner.
(b) A local girl.
(c) No one.
(d) A New Yorker.
8. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?
(a) He can't ever go home again.
(b) He will never find the perfect town.
(c) He doesn't care enough about America.
(d) He has more time than he needs.
9. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?
(a) A Baptist church.
(b) Alabama.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A retirement home.
10. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?
(a) A celebrity to pass through.
(b) A lone traveler to barbeque.
(c) God to come so they can be saved.
(d) Their big break.
11. What does Bryson say he, like all midwesterners, love?
(a) Movies.
(b) Directions.
(c) Trees.
(d) Burgers.
12. Bryson is usually _______ by college towns.
(a) Bored.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Intrigued.
13. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.
(a) Java Jim's.
(b) Vern's.
(c) Pete's.
(d) Chubby's.
14. Why does Bryson miss billboards on the highway?
(a) It gives him ideas as to where to go next.
(b) It was something to look at.
(c) It reminds him of a childhood game.
(d) It gives him writing ideas.
15. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?
(a) Doris Day's.
(b) Jack London's.
(c) Billy the Kid's.
(d) Elvis's.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?
2. What prompted "Lost Continent"?
3. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?
4. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?
5. In Bryson's opinion, what explains the stupidity of students?
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