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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. Why does Bryson believe aliens have taken over Littleton?
(a) Because he believes everything he hears.
(b) Because no one ever sleeps.
(c) Because the people never eat.
(d) Because everyone is so nice.

2. In a small town, Bryson always finds a business or two named ______.
(a) Java Jim's.
(b) Pete's.
(c) Chubby's.
(d) Vern's.

3. Why doesn't Bryson go to the Biltmore Estate?
(a) He finds its beauty to be morally wrong.
(b) It is closed.
(c) He hates the Vanderbilt family.
(d) He doesn't want to pay the expensive admission.

4. What awes Bryson about Savannah?
(a) The creative modern homes.
(b) The intelligence of its students.
(c) The beauty of the historic distric.
(d) The simplicity of its roads.

5. What happened to the settlers of Roanoke, VA?
(a) They took over a neighboring town.
(b) They disappeared.
(c) They went back North.
(d) They were abducted.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being the only white man in a restaurant in Alabama, Bryson feels _____ to get back on the highway.

2. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?

3. Why does Bryson joke that aliens have abducted everyone from Peacham?

4. What does Bryson observe about the cemetery in Peacham?

5. After leaving the gas station, how does Bryson become lost?

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