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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson observes that people have _____ Lake Erie.

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

3. Who would Bryson terrorize in the park at Gettysburg?

4. What does Bryson do while visiting Hal and Lucia?

5. Who does Bryson observe inhabiting the most beautiful places in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Bryson mind bad service in restaurants?

2. Why is Bryson so afraid of New York?

3. Has Bryson had good or bad experiences with strippers? What prompted this thought?

4. How is Bryson similar to the pilgrims?

5. Why does Bryson "believe" Littleton has been taken over by aliens?

6. How does Bryson know how to socially categorize Hal and Lucia?

7. How does Bryson imagine he should act in New York?

8. What has always been Bryson's reaction to inequality?

9. Are the people of Roanoke, VA amiable to discussing the Melungeons? Why or why not?

10. What revelation about poverty does Bryson have in Vermont?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bryson's journey is a personal one. Dissect claims Bryson makes about himself and others versus what his actions,etc. say is true.

Essay Topic 2

A majority of Bryson's trip is centered around sightseeing. Discuss tourism as a tool in Bryson's journey of discovering America and self-discovery.

Essay Topic 3

Bryson embarks on this trip alone, but with the objective of reminiscing about his youth and family. Discuss Bryson's conflict between his family unit and his independent nature. Which does he prefer? Why?

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