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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. Why are the Melungeons shunned?
(a) Because they speak their mind.
(b) Because they have a bad reputation.
(c) Because they are too harsh on their children.
(d) Because of their dark skin.

2. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?
(a) He was amazed by it.
(b) He didn't understand its importance.
(c) He never saw it.
(d) He found it boring.

3. Why did Bryson's father choose to walk through the park at Gettysburg?
(a) He didn't care about the rest of Gettysburg.
(b) It was peaceful.
(c) He had fond memories of it.
(d) It was free of charge.

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

5. When the gas station attendant makes a phone call, what does Bryson do?
(a) Cuts the phone line.
(b) Offers him a quarter.
(c) Drives away quickly.
(d) Sits and waits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson is usually _______ by college towns.

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

3. Bryson says he "wouldn't hesitate to give an old person a shove, especially a _______."

4. What do the imaginary business cards Bryson wants to hand out to New Yorkers say?

5. What is Bryson's opinion of Gettysburg?

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