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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After visiting Cherokee and Gatlinburg, in Bryson's opinion, what do Americans think it is necessary to do to a place?
(a) Name it.
(b) Make it ugly.
(c) Overly glorify it.
(d) Revive it.

2. What does Bryson observe most farmers are missing?
(a) Children.
(b) A limb.
(c) A wife.
(d) A dog.

3. Why doesn't Bryson go to Faulkner's home?
(a) Because he's never read a Faulkner book.
(b) Because he hates Faulkner's writing.
(c) Because it was closed.
(d) Because the entrance fee is too much.

4. Why does Bryson stop in Bryson City?
(a) It's where his parents got married.
(b) His brother lives there.
(c) He was named after it.
(d) It shares his name.

5. What does Bryson say is a relative term similar to a "scenic route" on a map?
(a) A good Barry Manilow album.
(b) A bad romantic movie.
(c) A kind word.
(d) A nice day.

6. Why does Bryson rename the eerie town "Dullard"?
(a) Because it is its real name.
(b) He thought the actual name didn't reflect the town.
(c) To avoid confrontation from the people for his criticism.
(d) The town was founded by a man named "Dullard."

7. What does Bryson say he, like all midwesterners, love?
(a) Movies.
(b) Trees.
(c) Burgers.
(d) Directions.

8. Why is Bryson disappointed by Auburn, AL?
(a) He can't find a decent bookstore.
(b) It's lacking history.
(c) It's not well landscaped.
(d) The people are very rude.

9. Why has Bryson never seen the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum"?
(a) He was always afraid of it.
(b) He never cared too.
(c) His family never passed through the town.
(d) His father never let him.

10. What does Bryson observe has "eaten" Carbondale?
(a) A monster.
(b) Shopping malls.
(c) Vacationers.
(d) Factories.

11. How did Bryson feel about Abe Lincoln's home when he was a boy?
(a) He didn't understand its importance.
(b) He never saw it.
(c) He found it boring.
(d) He was amazed by it.

12. What isn't allowed inside of the national park at Smokey Mountain?
(a) Cars.
(b) Tourist attractions.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Food and drink.

13. Bryson thinks the people of Dullard are looking at him with "________eyes."
(a) Loving.
(b) Questioning.
(c) Accusitory.
(d) Barbeque.

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

15. Bryson states that people who pass through Des Moines and stay for years are confused, but _____ in their decision.
(a) Angry.
(b) Serene.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Hostile.

Short Answer Questions

1. While visiting Abe Lincoln's home-town, Bryson quickly becomes ______.

2. What part of Kentucky did Bryson pass through?

3. What annoys Bryson about all the signs in Beaufort?

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

5. What does Bryson believe his grandparents would do while awaiting the family's arrival?

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