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

2. The Dullard barmaid has "ready for sex written all over her face but better bring a _____ written all over her body."
(a) Paper bag.
(b) Bouquet of flowers.
(c) Hamburger.
(d) Fire extinguisher.

3. What does Bryson say is a relative term similar to a "scenic route" on a map?
(a) A nice day.
(b) A good Barry Manilow album.
(c) A bad romantic movie.
(d) A kind word.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bryson's generalization, where will people from Des Moines work?

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

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

4. Bryson says the three things that kill a farmer are: "lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and _____".

5. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.

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