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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. What does Bryson think will be the downfall of Detroit?

2. Why are the Melungeons shunned?

3. Bryson dislikes the new _______ of the Smithsonian.

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

5. What tourists are crowding Cape Cod?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Bryson so afraid of New York?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 becomes very afraid in several cities and towns in America, thinking he is in imminent danger. Discuss the source of Bryson's fear, what about his background encourages it, and how it affects his travels and our journey with him.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why "The Lost Continent" is the title of this book.

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