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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?
(a) It's too well-known.
(b) There are too many tourists.
(c) There are no restaurants.
(d) There's not enough history.

2. Why does the Dullard barmaid compliment Bryson on his good English?
(a) Because she believes he's a foreigner from Britain.
(b) Because she can't speak English.
(c) Because she's flirting with him.
(d) Because he seems a little depressed.

3. What does Bryson think will be the downfall of Detroit?
(a) If there population increases.
(b) If their property values drop.
(c) If Ford closes.
(d) If they re-elect the mayor.

4. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?
(a) The perfect town.
(b) His family.
(c) A better job.
(d) Inspiration.

5. The trash and poverty makes Philadelphia feel like more of a ______ to Bryson.
(a) Nightmare.
(b) Big city.
(c) Slum.
(d) Third-world country.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bryson tell the waitress he has just gotten out of prison for?

3. What does the apothecary shop in Colonial Williamsburg sell?

4. Bryson eats all his food in Cape Cod with _____.

5. What does Bryson remember about Delaware?

(see the answer key)

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