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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. In Newport, what homes does the tour visit?
(a) Modern, cutting-edge.
(b) Famous people's.
(c) The wealthiest in the country.
(d) Classic ones

2. Who does Bryson observe inhabiting the most beautiful places in America?
(a) Endangered animals.
(b) The wealthiest people.
(c) The poorest people.
(d) No one,

3. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?
(a) It's the only thing open in the area.
(b) He never saw it when he was younger.
(c) He feels guilty for not getting anything from his visit to Gettysburg.
(d) He has fond memories there.

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

5. What does Bryson realize he won't find in Maine?
(a) Good landscape.
(b) Bad lobster.
(c) An affordable house.
(d) A good woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson do while visiting Hal and Lucia?

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

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

4. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?

5. What improves as Bryson drives through Vermont?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is Bryson similar to the pilgrims?

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

7. Why is Bryson so afraid of New York?

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

9. Is Bryson's mother patient?

10. How does Bryson imagine he should act in New York?

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