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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. People are _____ when Bryson tells them of the dignitary he saw in D.C.
(a) Confused.
(b) Unimpressed.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Awed.

2. Bryson sees a ______ dignitary in Washington D.C.
(a) Chinese.
(b) French.
(c) American.
(d) Japanese.

3. When Bryson was a child at Gettysburg, his father bought him a _________.
(a) Flag.
(b) Toy rifle.
(c) Book.
(d) Hat.

4. There are a large number of ______ buried in the Peacham cemetery.
(a) Children.
(b) Elderly.
(c) Celebrities.
(d) Animals.

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

6. Why are the waiters in the restaurant in Cooperstown eager for Bryson to leave?
(a) They know he won't tip.
(b) They're having a secret meeting.
(c) They want to close.
(d) They don't like him.

7. How does Bryson feel about New York as an adult?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Indiferent.
(c) Awed.
(d) Inspired.

8. Why does Bryson smile at everyone in Littleton?
(a) Because it's polite.
(b) Because he's in a good mood.
(c) To stay on their good-side.
(d) To scare them.

9. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?
(a) He has fond memories there.
(b) He feels guilty for not getting anything from his visit to Gettysburg.
(c) He never saw it when he was younger.
(d) It's the only thing open in the area.

10. Why doesn't Bryson mind bad service in restaurants?
(a) He just doesn't care about the little things.
(b) He was a bad waiter himself.
(c) He feels better about leaving a tip.
(d) He has peace and quiet.

11. Why is Mackinac City closed down?
(a) There's been an earthquake.
(b) There's been a crime.
(c) It's winter.
(d) They're bankrupt.

12. The trash and poverty makes Philadelphia feel like more of a ______ to Bryson.
(a) Nightmare.
(b) Slum.
(c) Third-world country.
(d) Big city.

13. Who does Bryson believe the gas station attendant is calling?
(a) Information.
(b) His mother.
(c) The police.
(d) The press.

14. What does Bryson realize he won't find in Maine?
(a) Bad lobster.
(b) A good woman.
(c) An affordable house.
(d) Good landscape.

15. Bryson refers to Bloomsburg, where his brother lives, as the ______.
(a) Rustbelt.
(b) Worst place on earth.
(c) Last fronteir.
(d) Pinnacle of home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are the Melungeons shunned?

3. What does the apothecary shop in Colonial Williamsburg sell?

4. How does Bryson get around paying the entrance fee to Colonial Williamsburg?

5. Who owns and operates Mount Vernon?

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