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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 does Bryson get around paying the entrance fee to Colonial Williamsburg?
(a) He walks in rather than taking the shuttle bus.
(b) He knows someone at the ticket office.
(c) He sneaks in.
(d) He pretends to be a guide.

2. What does Bryson think will be the downfall of Detroit?
(a) If their property values drop.
(b) If there population increases.
(c) If they re-elect the mayor.
(d) If Ford closes.

3. What does Bryson's friend, James Horner, observe about American youth today?
(a) They don't care about the environment.
(b) They dress funny.
(c) They are intellectually younger.
(d) They want to be famous.

4. What does Bryson compare the quietness of Mackinaw Island to?
(a) A dream.
(b) Death.
(c) His favorite campsite.
(d) A coma.

5. Why does Bryson want to go to the hotel calling for "proper attire"?
(a) To find his friend.
(b) To crash a party.
(c) To try on a new outfit.
(d) To feel what it's like to be rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bryson believe aliens have taken over Littleton?

2. Why does Bryson tune in to a Canadian radio station?

3. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?

4. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?

5. Bryson observes that the businesses in Cape Cod are all aimed at getting tourists to _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bryson recognize long distance travelers?

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

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

4. Why does Bryson "believe" Littleton has been taken over by aliens?

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

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

7. What did Bryson realize on a family trip when he witnessed a shooting?

8. Is Bryson's mother patient?

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

10. How is Bryson similar to the pilgrims?

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