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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. People who pass through Des Moines are only stopping to get _____, according to Bryson.
(a) Water.
(b) Gas.
(c) A hotel room.
(d) Food.

2. Bryson observes that the Eisenhower home is so well preserved it looked like Ike and Mamie _______.
(a) Planned its exibition.
(b) Wandered off.
(c) Didn't live in the house.
(d) Were very messy.

3. Why is Bryson concerned about Detroit?
(a) Their government is corrupt.
(b) It is a very violent city.
(c) There aren't enough doctors.
(d) They are bankrupt.

4. Why does Bryson want to go to the hotel calling for "proper attire"?
(a) To crash a party.
(b) To find his friend.
(c) To try on a new outfit.
(d) To feel what it's like to be rich.

5. In Tennessee, what does Bryson observe about the weather?
(a) He didn't notice any change.
(b) It might rain.
(c) It's much colder.
(d) It's much hotter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?

3. What prompts Bryson to return to the land of his youth?

4. Bryson believes _______ isn't among the options of students today.

5. Where is Bryson forced to eat in Carbondale?

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