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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. In Oxford, what is the young woman trying to tell Bryson when she says "make the skyaya"?
(a) "It's cold out, wear a coat."
(b) "Make the skis."
(c) "Circle the square."
(d) "You shouldn't be here."

2. When Bryson enters Mississippi, he suddenly begins musing on the ________ of the region.
(a) Vibrance.
(b) Cultural variation.
(c) Race riots.
(d) History.

3. Why does Bryson tune in to a Canadian radio station?
(a) His friend is being interviewed.
(b) He wants to know the weather up there.
(c) They listen to better music.
(d) There is no useful information on American ones.

4. Bryson declares that Tupelo is _______.
(a) Strange.
(b) Too small.
(c) Dull.
(d) Wonderful.

5. In Tupelo, which famous home does Bryson visit?
(a) Doris Day's.
(b) Jack London's.
(c) Elvis's.
(d) Billy the Kid's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tourists are crowding Cape Cod?

2. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?

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

4. Why has Bryson never seen the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum"?

5. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?

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