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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?
(a) They were abducted.
(b) They went back North.
(c) They took over a neighboring town.
(d) They disappeared.

2. Why does Bryson want to go to the hotel calling for "proper attire"?
(a) To try on a new outfit.
(b) To feel what it's like to be rich.
(c) To find his friend.
(d) To crash a party.

3. Bryson thinks the houses in Maine are _____.
(a) Magificent.
(b) Dreary.
(c) Overpriced.
(d) Too tall.

4. What does Bryson think will be the downfall of Detroit?
(a) If Ford closes.
(b) If there population increases.
(c) If their property values drop.
(d) If they re-elect the mayor.

5. When the hotel owner in Littleton promises Bryson a good room, what is Bryson thinking?
(a) That "good" is relative.
(b) He doubts it.
(c) The man is going to kill him.
(d) He's glad to have finally found an honest man.

6. In Newport, what homes does the tour visit?
(a) Classic ones
(b) Modern, cutting-edge.
(c) Famous people's.
(d) The wealthiest in the country.

7. How frequently does the waitress in Littleton refill Bryson's water glass?
(a) Never.
(b) Every time Bryson makes eye-contact.
(c) Every half hour.
(d) Every time he takes a sip.

8. When the gas station attendant makes a phone call, what does Bryson do?
(a) Drives away quickly.
(b) Cuts the phone line.
(c) Sits and waits.
(d) Offers him a quarter.

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

10. Bryson observes that the businesses in Cape Cod are all aimed at getting tourists to _____.
(a) Spend money.
(b) Stay longer.
(c) Buy property.
(d) Leave.

11. Why is Mackinac City closed down?
(a) There's been a crime.
(b) It's winter.
(c) There's been an earthquake.
(d) They're bankrupt.

12. What is Bryson's opinion of Gettysburg?
(a) It's out-dated.
(b) It's too touristy.
(c) It's not as fun as he remembers.
(d) It's not well maintained.

13. When Bryson was a child at Gettysburg, his father bought him a _________.
(a) Hat.
(b) Flag.
(c) Toy rifle.
(d) Book.

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

15. What tourists are crowding Cape Cod?
(a) Columbus Day visitors.
(b) Fourth of July visitors.
(c) Elderly couples.
(d) Celebrity watchers.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the gas station, how does Bryson become lost?

2. Who are the Melungeons?

3. What does Bryson's friend, James Horner, observe about American youth today?

4. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?

5. Where does Bryson find "real New England"?

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