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

2. How does Bryson know about the skis and tennis rackets in Hal and Lucia's closet?
(a) He just assumes.
(b) He bought them for them.
(c) He looked.
(d) They showed him.

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

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

5. What kind of people does Bryson think inhabit Stowe?
(a) Racist people.
(b) Rich people.
(c) Eco-friendly people.
(d) Poor people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bryson feel about New York as a teenager?

2. How does Bryson feel about Wiscasset?

3. What did Bryson intend to talk about when talking about health care?

4. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Bryson have an "authentic" New England experience?

2. What is the unspoken connection with travelers?

3. Is Bryson's mother patient?

4. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?

5. How does Bryson recognize long distance travelers?

6. Are the people of Roanoke, VA amiable to discussing the Melungeons? Why or why not?

7. In Bryson's opinion, how is poverty relative?

8. Why are Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island more to Bryson's liking?

9. Has Bryson had good or bad experiences with strippers? What prompted this thought?

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

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