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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. How did Bryson feel about New York as a teenager?
(a) Awed.
(b) Inspired.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Afraid.

2. Bryson eats all his food in Cape Cod with _____.
(a) A fork and knife.
(b) An elderly couple.
(c) Sand.
(d) Mayo.

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

4. Who would Bryson terrorize in the park at Gettysburg?
(a) Tourists.
(b) Ducks.
(c) His parents.
(d) Children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bryson was a child at Gettysburg, his father bought him a _________.

2. Why does Bryson dislike Cornelius Vanderbilt?

3. How is Philadelphia better than Bryson remembers from his childhood?

4. Why did Bryson's father choose to walk through the park at Gettysburg?

5. What does Bryson observe about the cemetery in Peacham?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?

2. What has always been Bryson's reaction to inequality?

3. What revelation about poverty does Bryson have in Vermont?

4. In visiting Colonial Williamsburg, how does Bryson feel about tourism?

5. How is Bryson similar to the pilgrims?

6. Is Bryson sympathetic to impoverished people? Why or why not?

7. How does Bryson feel after visiting Gettysburg? Why?

8. Why is Bryson relieved to be back in Iowa?

9. Is Bryson's mother patient?

10. Why doesn't Bryson mind bad service in restaurants?

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