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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. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?
(a) He never saw it.
(b) He found it boring.
(c) He didn't understand its importance.
(d) He was amazed by it.

2. What does Bryson say he, like all midwesterners, love?
(a) Burgers.
(b) Directions.
(c) Trees.
(d) Movies.

3. What does Bryson tell the waitress he has just gotten out of prison for?
(a) Killing a farmer.
(b) Killing a pushy waitress.
(c) Robbing a restaurant.
(d) Poisoning customers.

4. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?
(a) He can't ever go home again.
(b) He will never find the perfect town.
(c) He has more time than he needs.
(d) He doesn't care enough about America.

5. The road between Warm Springs to Macon isn't particularly ______.
(a) Smooth.
(b) Scenic.
(c) Safe.
(d) Straight.

Short Answer Questions

1. After visiting Ripley's Museum, Bryson feels he's had enough _______ for one day.

2. As an adult, Bryson finds Mark Twain's boyhood home to be ______.

3. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?

4. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?

5. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?

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