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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Bryson's opinion, what don't farmers feel?

2. What is the Mississippi police officer trying to ask Bryson in his thick accent?

3. What does Bryson first notice when crossing the line to North Carolina?

4. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?

5. Bryson finds that most items advertised in the New York Times are _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the tourists in Warm Springs embody Bryson's dislikes?

2. How does Auburn, AL prompt more of Bryson's criticisms of youth?

3. Do people ever get out of Des Moines, according to Bryson? Why or why not?

4. Why was Abe Lincoln's home more fun for Bryson and his generation that it is for the youth of today?

5. Does Bryson view his grandparents critically or endearingly? How does he portray them?

6. Why does Bryson name the town "Dullard"?

7. How does Bryson generalize towns from his youth?

8. What is the greatest barrier Bryson faces in southern towns?

9. What do Bryson's expectations in revisiting his grandparents' home say about him?

10. Why does Bryson draw ties to movies? How does this aid the narrative?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bryson regularly points out instances of segregation and bigotry, yet has some biases himself. Discuss Bryson's stance on bigotry and how he defines it.

Essay Topic 2

Bryson's journey is a personal one. Dissect claims Bryson makes about himself and others versus what his actions,etc. say is true.

Essay Topic 3

A majority of Bryson's trip is centered around sightseeing. Discuss tourism as a tool in Bryson's journey of discovering America and self-discovery.

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