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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When a girl asks Bryson "kin I help yew," how does Bryson feel?
(a) Embarrassed for her.
(b) Like he's in another country.
(c) Like he's in danger.
(d) Like he's falling in love.

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

4. Why has Bryson never seen the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum"?
(a) His father never let him.
(b) His family never passed through the town.
(c) He never cared too.
(d) He was always afraid of it.

5. According to Bryson's generalization, who will people from Des Moines marry?
(a) No one.
(b) A local girl.
(c) A New Yorker.
(d) A foreigner.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, what did Bryson always think about Pella?

2. Bryson thinks the people of Dullard are looking at him with "________eyes."

3. How long did Bryson stay in Kentucky?

4. In Bryson's opinion, what explains the stupidity of students?

5. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?

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