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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hail to the Chief, Lost in Cyberland, Your Tax Form Explained, Book Tours, The Waste Generation, A Slight Inconvenience, At the Drive-In, Drowning in Red Tape, Life's Mysteries and So Sue Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Design Flaws," what does Bill complain about, in regards to his computer?
(a) The hard drive.
(b) The monitor.
(c) The CD player.
(d) The keyboard.

2. What New Hampshire town did the Bryson family settle in during 1995?
(a) Hanover.
(b) Concord.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Colebrook.

3. What does Bryson say Americans are very resistant to in the field of energy?
(a) Driving smaller cars.
(b) Raising the price of gasoline even slightly.
(c) Using less gasoline.
(d) Finding alternative sources of energy.

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

5. Why does Bill feel going to a restaurant is a discouraging experience?
(a) He manages to antagonize the waitress.
(b) He's a picky eater.
(c) He's a vegan.
(d) He hates the high prices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill find strange about some U.S. commercials?

2. Why does Bryson think the cupholder revolution is a bit strange?

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

4. Why does Bryson have to buy a whole new computer and fax system when he returns to the United States?

5. What word associated with Christmas does Bryson wonder about at the beginning of "The Mysteries of Christmas"?

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