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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. When the hotel owner in Littleton promises Bryson a good room, what is Bryson thinking?
(a) That "good" is relative.
(b) He's glad to have finally found an honest man.
(c) The man is going to kill him.
(d) He doubts it.

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

3. Why are the Melungeons shunned?
(a) Because they speak their mind.
(b) Because they are too harsh on their children.
(c) Because they have a bad reputation.
(d) Because of their dark skin.

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

5. There are a large number of ______ buried in the Peacham cemetery.
(a) Celebrities.
(b) Animals.
(c) Elderly.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Bryson's brother living recently?

2. Who does Bryson observe inhabiting the most beautiful places in America?

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

4. How does Bryson feel about New York as an adult?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bryson so afraid of New York?

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

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

4. How does Bryson know how to socially categorize Hal and Lucia?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Bryson have a problem with the Vanderbilts?

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