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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Bryson's father choose to walk through the park at Gettysburg?
(a) It was free of charge.
(b) It was peaceful.
(c) He didn't care about the rest of Gettysburg.
(d) He had fond memories of it.

2. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?
(a) Their fun jobs.
(b) Their blissful ignorance.
(c) Their easy opulence.
(d) Their happy marraige.

3. Why are the Melungeons shunned?
(a) Because they are too harsh on their children.
(b) Because they speak their mind.
(c) Because they have a bad reputation.
(d) Because of their dark skin.

4. What does Bryson observe about the cemetery in Peacham?
(a) It's very large for a small town.
(b) It's very small.
(c) The headstones are new.
(d) It's like a public park.

5. What does Bryson compare the quietness of Mackinaw Island to?
(a) A coma.
(b) Death.
(c) His favorite campsite.
(d) A dream.

6. What is Bryson's primary observation about Cleveland?
(a) It's better than he remembers.
(b) It's renovated.
(c) It's dirty.
(d) It's busy.

7. Why does Bryson believe women are good at operating Mount Vernon?
(a) Because they know how to finish things.
(b) Because they are fair with prices.
(c) Because they are good at decorating.
(d) Because they are very attentive

8. What did Bryson intend to talk about when talking about health care?
(a) How he misses Britain.
(b) How he should have gone to medical school.
(c) How uninteresting Wisconsin is.
(d) How he always hopes for the best.

9. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?
(a) The element of surprise.
(b) Enough employees.
(c) Guides.
(d) Good artwork.

10. Bryson goes on a tangent comparing the American health care system to _______.
(a) Canada's.
(b) The future.
(c) Britain's.
(d) The Middle Age's.

11. Bryson observes that the Eisenhower home is so well preserved it looked like Ike and Mamie _______.
(a) Planned its exibition.
(b) Wandered off.
(c) Didn't live in the house.
(d) Were very messy.

12. What does the apothecary shop in Colonial Williamsburg sell?
(a) Replica apothecary jars.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Educational DVDs.
(d) Medicine.

13. How much money would Bryson have spent at Colonial Williamsburg if he was with his family?
(a) $75.
(b) $100.
(c) $15.
(d) $0.

14. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?
(a) Their government is corrupt.
(b) They are bankrupt.
(c) It is a very violent city.
(d) There aren't enough doctors.

15. The trash and poverty makes Philadelphia feel like more of a ______ to Bryson.
(a) Slum.
(b) Big city.
(c) Third-world country.
(d) Nightmare.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the hotel owner in Littleton promises Bryson a good room, what is Bryson thinking?

2. Why does Bryson believe aliens have taken over Littleton?

3. Why does Bryson dislike Cornelius Vanderbilt?

4. Why does Bryson joke that aliens have abducted everyone from Peacham?

5. What does Bryson wish this era would allow him to do to beggars?

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