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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Design Flaws, Room Service, Consuming Pleasures, The Numbers Game, Junk-Food Heaven, How to Have Fun at Home, Tales of the North Woods, The Cupholder Revolution, Number, Please and Friendly People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Bill decide to write "Friendly People?"
(a) Because his wife told him all he did was complain in his columns.
(b) Because he thought it would be funny.
(c) Because his editor wanted him to.
(d) Because he had to make good on a bet.

2. What does Bill discuss at the beginning of his essay on design flaws?
(a) His daughter's jewelry.
(b) His son's running shoes.
(c) His son's jeans.
(d) His wife's clothing.

3. What does Bill say about his hair?
(a) He is losing it quickly.
(b) He wants to color the gray.
(c) He always covers it with a hat.
(d) He has "very happy" hair.

4. What does Bill say about American sports teams that would never happen in Britain?
(a) A team can move its franchise to a new city.
(b) The players are all polite.
(c) The teams have cheerleaders.
(d) The players play for small salaries.

5. What product first reveals the popularity of toll-free hotline phone numbers to Bill?
(a) Toothpaste.
(b) Soda.
(c) Milk.
(d) Dental floss.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bill explain the popularity of motel chains in America?

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

3. According to Bill, what product do Americans regard much differently than the British?

4. What does Bill say is ridiculous about a VCR?

5. Where do Bill and his wife go to celebrate their anniversary?

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