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

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

3. What would Bryson need in order to bring a souvenir home from Bryson City?
(a) More money.
(b) A crowbar.
(c) A bigger trunk.
(d) More gas.

4. When a girl asks Bryson "kin I help yew," how does Bryson feel?
(a) Like he's falling in love.
(b) Embarrassed for her.
(c) Like he's in danger.
(d) Like he's in another country.

5. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?
(a) Parents to take them on vacations.
(b) The ability to be easily entertained.
(c) Good sights to see.
(d) A good imagination.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Bryson's opinion, what don't farmers feel?

4. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

5. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bryson like Tupelo?

2. What is the greatest barrier Bryson faces in southern towns?

3. Why does Bryson name the town "Dullard"?

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

5. In Bryson's opinion, why do Farmers lose their limbs easily?

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

7. What inspired Bryson's trip?

8. How does Bryson generalize towns from his youth?

9. What do Bryson's expectations in revisiting his grandparents' home say about him?

10. Why does Bryson like Charleston, SC?

(see the answer keys)

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