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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson goes on a tangent comparing the American health care system to _______.
(a) Canada's.
(b) The Middle Age's.
(c) The future.
(d) Britain's.

2. After leaving the gas station, how does Bryson become lost?
(a) The roads were blocked off.
(b) He can't understand directions.
(c) He takes a "shortcut."
(d) He fell asleep at the wheel.

3. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?
(a) Pizza Hut.
(b) Vern's.
(c) McDonald's.
(d) A hot dog stand.

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

5. What does Bryson wish this era would allow him to do to beggars?
(a) Strike them with a stick.
(b) Take them home and care for them.
(c) Enslave them.
(d) Teach them to steal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompted "Lost Continent"?

2. After visiting Ripley's Museum, Bryson feels he's had enough _______ for one day.

3. Bryson decides he wants to travel after watching _________.

4. Who would Bryson terrorize in the park at Gettysburg?

5. What did Bryson intend to talk about when talking about health care?

(see the answer key)

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