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

2. In Bryson's road-trip, what does he desire to find?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) His family.
(c) A better job.
(d) The perfect town.

3. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?
(a) There are no restaurants.
(b) It's too well-known.
(c) There's not enough history.
(d) There are too many tourists.

4. "Dullard" reminds Bryson of a movie in which the locals wait for what?
(a) A celebrity to pass through.
(b) God to come so they can be saved.
(c) Their big break.
(d) A lone traveler to barbeque.

5. What would Bryson need in order to bring a souvenir home from Bryson City?
(a) A crowbar.
(b) A bigger trunk.
(c) More gas.
(d) More money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson observes that the Eisenhower home is so well preserved it looked like Ike and Mamie _______.

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

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

4. What does Bryson say is a relative term similar to a "scenic route" on a map?

5. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.

(see the answer key)

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