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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?
(a) Call all their friends.
(b) Wait outside the house for them.
(c) Knit.
(d) Argue.

2. When Bryson's car begins to skid, what noise does he make?
(a) A thunderstorm.
(b) Tarzan missing the vine.
(c) A baby crying.
(d) A rollercoaster.

3. What prompts Bryson to return to the land of his youth?
(a) He wants to find his old friends.
(b) His disturbed and erratic background.
(c) He lost his job.
(d) His loss of memory.

4. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?
(a) To avoid confrontation from the people for his criticism.
(b) Because it is its real name.
(c) The town was founded by a man named "Dullard."
(d) He thought the actual name didn't reflect the town.

5. In Bryson's opinion, what don't farmers feel?
(a) Their own pain.
(b) The seasons change.
(c) The joy of life.
(d) Other people's pain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?

3. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?

4. What does Bryson believe the youth of today is lacking?

5. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.

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