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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?
(a) It's much hotter.
(b) He didn't notice any change.
(c) It's much colder.
(d) It might rain.

2. What does Bryson observe has "eaten" Carbondale?
(a) Shopping malls.
(b) Factories.
(c) Vacationers.
(d) A monster.

3. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.
(a) Pete's.
(b) Chubby's.
(c) Java Jim's.
(d) Vern's.

4. Bryson feels that Columbus has pieces of _______.
(a) History.
(b) His childhood.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) Perfection.

5. Bryson thinks the people of Dullard are looking at him with "________eyes."
(a) Questioning.
(b) Loving.
(c) Barbeque.
(d) Accusitory.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?

4. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?

5. What does Bryson claim is good about Des Moines in comparison the rest of Iowa?

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