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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. Where do Bill and his wife go to celebrate their anniversary?
(a) To a fancy restaurant in Vermont.
(b) To a spa in Connecticut.
(c) To an expensive inn in Massachusetts.
(d) To a ski resort in Quebec.

2. Although the GDP is seen as a positive in economic terms, how does Bill say it can be negative?
(a) It does not help the poor.
(b) It is just too confusing.
(c) Production can cause pollution.
(d) Some of it has to go to other countries.

3. What is one way Bryson says New Hampshire residents might die that would not happen in Britain?
(a) Flying their own plane.
(b) Swimming in the ocean.
(c) Getting swine flu.
(d) Crashing their car into a moose.

4. According to Bill, what product do Americans regard much differently than the British?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Cars.
(c) Over-the-counter drugs.
(d) Pet food.

5. According to Bill, what is the outstanding quality of Americans?
(a) Their sense of humor.
(b) Their friendliness.
(c) Their ambition.
(d) Their business sense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson hate about Christmas?

2. In "Room Service," what does Bill say the Motel Inn in California is famous for?

3. What does Bill end up doing with all the food he buys at the supermarket?

4. In regards to his son's university education, what is Bryson so shocked about?

5. In "Consuming Pleasures," what does Bill say about shopping in America?

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