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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson and his siblings used to poke matches into apples or boiled eggs until they resembled a _______.
(a) Madusa statue.
(b) Chia Pet.
(c) Porcupine.
(d) Cactus.

2. Why were Bryson's family vacations always so dingy?
(a) Because the midwest is dingy.
(b) Because no one cared either way.
(c) Because it made the trip more exciting.
(d) Because they were trying to save money.

3. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.
(a) Bored.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Excited.
(d) Nostalgic.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?

2. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?

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

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

5. Why does Bryson leave Pine Mountain so quickly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the effect of Bryson's "disturbed and erratic" childhood?

2. What are Bryson's feelings about Mississippi? Why does he feel this way?

3. Why does Bryson draw ties to movies? How does this aid the narrative?

4. Why is the south like a foreign country to Bryson?

5. What is disappointing about the Mississippi to Bryson?

6. Do people ever get out of Des Moines, according to Bryson? Why or why not?

7. How is Tuskegee, AL a trip back in time for Bryson?

8. How does Auburn, AL prompt more of Bryson's criticisms of youth?

9. How does Bryson feel about signs and billboards?

10. Does Bryson have a conflicted relationship with North Carolina? What constitutes this relationship?

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