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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bryson say he, like all midwesterners, love?
(a) Movies.
(b) Burgers.
(c) Directions.
(d) Trees.

3. When Bryson's stops to buy an Iowa post-card, what does he agree with the cashier about?
(a) Iowa is amazing.
(b) It's unusually cold this winter.
(c) Too many people drive SUVs.
(d) That the postcard is "purty."

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

5. What part of Kentucky did Bryson pass through?
(a) The northern border.
(b) The southern edge.
(c) The center.
(d) The eastern corner.

6. Why does Bryson miss billboards on the highway?
(a) It reminds him of a childhood game.
(b) It was something to look at.
(c) It gives him ideas as to where to go next.
(d) It gives him writing ideas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?
(a) Their big break.
(b) A celebrity to pass through.
(c) A lone traveler to barbeque.
(d) God to come so they can be saved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the senior citizens visiting the "Little White House" from?

2. After being the only white man in a restaurant in Alabama, Bryson feels _____ to get back on the highway.

3. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.

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

5. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.

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