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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bryson dislike Cornelius Vanderbilt?
(a) His arrogant displays of wealth.
(b) He was racist.
(c) He didn't like his writing.
(d) He bought Bryson's family's home.

2. Bryson goes on a tangent comparing the American health care system to _______.
(a) Canada's.
(b) The Middle Age's.
(c) Britain's.
(d) The future.

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

4. How did Bryson feel about New York as a teenager?
(a) Inspired.
(b) Awed.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Afraid.

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

6. What tourists are crowding Cape Cod?
(a) Fourth of July visitors.
(b) Celebrity watchers.
(c) Columbus Day visitors.
(d) Elderly couples.

7. What is Bryson's opinion of Gettysburg?
(a) It's not as fun as he remembers.
(b) It's out-dated.
(c) It's too touristy.
(d) It's not well maintained.

8. What is Bryson's primary observation about Cleveland?
(a) It's dirty.
(b) It's renovated.
(c) It's busy.
(d) It's better than he remembers.

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

10. Bryson observes that people have _____ Lake Erie.
(a) Revived.
(b) Utilized.
(c) Killed.
(d) Exploited.

11. Bryson observes that the businesses in Cape Cod are all aimed at getting tourists to _____.
(a) Leave.
(b) Stay longer.
(c) Spend money.
(d) Buy property.

12. What does Bryson think the Smithsonian is lacking today?
(a) The element of surprise.
(b) Enough employees.
(c) Guides.
(d) Good artwork.

13. Why did Bryson's father choose to walk through the park at Gettysburg?
(a) It was peaceful.
(b) He didn't care about the rest of Gettysburg.
(c) He had fond memories of it.
(d) It was free of charge.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money would Bryson have spent at Colonial Williamsburg if he was with his family?

2. What is the problem with Cooperstown which prevents it from being Bryson's "perfect town"?

3. What does Bryson envy about Hal and Lucia?

4. In Newport, what homes does the tour visit?

5. Why does Bryson visit the Eisenhower home?

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