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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ah, Summer!, A Day at the Seaside, On Losing a Son, Highway Diversions, Fall in New England, The Best American Holiday, Deck the Halls, Fun in the Snow, The Mysteries of Christmas, Life in a Cold Climate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bill say is a big improvement in America concerning business phone numbers?
(a) They are only four-digits.
(b) Business calls cannot be made into people's homes.
(c) They are preprogrammed on everyone's phone.
(d) The 1-800 numbers are easy to remember.

2. In "The Best American Holiday," what does Bryson say about his mother?
(a) She was a great cook.
(b) She tried, but the Thanksgiving meal was always a failure.
(c) Once a year, for Thanksgiving, she'd make a great meal.
(d) She had Thanksgiving catered.

3. In "Why Everyone is Worried," which federal agency is not doing a very good job, according to Bryson?
(a) Homeland Security.
(b) The CIA.
(c) Administration on Aging.
(d) The FBI.

4. When Bill phones the computer hotline to ask for help, what information do they ask him for first?
(a) The computer's serial number.
(b) His Social Security number.
(c) His address.
(d) His date of birth.

5. In the twenty years since Bryson left the United States, by how much have car numbers, roads, and mileage increased?
(a) By half.
(b) By 100%.
(c) By two times.
(d) By 10%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What product first reveals the popularity of toll-free hotline phone numbers to Bill?

2. What does Bryson like to do when he picks up his mail on winter mornings?

3. According to Bill, which offense do the British commit that he takes offense to?

4. Why does Bryson have an issue with the Internet?

5. What does Bryson say about the long trip and back to take his son to college?

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