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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 dislikes the new _______ of the Smithsonian.
(a) Wing.
(b) Artwork.
(c) Organization.
(d) Management.

2. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?
(a) Guides.
(b) The element of surprise.
(c) Good artwork.
(d) Enough employees.

3. Why does Bryson believe aliens have taken over Littleton?
(a) Because everyone is so nice.
(b) Because he believes everything he hears.
(c) Because the people never eat.
(d) Because no one ever sleeps.

4. What do the imaginary business cards Bryson wants to hand out to New Yorkers say?
(a) "Thank you for not killing me."
(b) "The end is near!"
(c) "Will you go to prom with me?"
(d) "Thank you for not smoking."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the Melungeons shunned?

2. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?

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

4. What kind of people does Bryson think inhabit Stowe?

5. What tourists are crowding Cape Cod?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Bryson similar to the pilgrims?

2. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?

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

4. Why is Bryson so afraid of New York?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Bryson feel about Philadelphia having the affect of a big city?

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