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

2. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.
(a) Gas.
(b) A hotel room.
(c) Water.
(d) Food.

3. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.
(a) Bored.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Excited.

4. Bryson and his siblings used to poke matches into apples or boiled eggs until they resembled a _______.
(a) Porcupine.
(b) Cactus.
(c) Madusa statue.
(d) Chia Pet.

5. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.
(a) A soccer game.
(b) An old movie.
(c) A dog fight.
(d) A documentary.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in Columbus, what does Bryson realize about his journey?

2. What isn't allowed inside of the national park at Smokey Mountain?

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

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

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

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