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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Great Indoors, Death Watch, In Praise of Diners, Shopping Madness, The Fat of the Land, Your New Computer, How to Rent a Car, The Wasteland, The Flying Nightmare and Enough Already.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disappeared in the north woods of New Hampshire in 1996 and was never found?
(a) The Bryson's dog.
(b) A van full of illegal aliens.
(c) A helicopter.
(d) A Lear jet.

2. Which American business name mystifies Bryson?
(a) Toys R Us.
(b) Dunkin' Donuts.
(c) IHOP.
(d) Burger King.

3. What movie is Bryson describing at the beginning of "The Wasteland"?
(a) Avatar.
(b) Magnificent Obsession.
(c) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
(d) The Brady Bunch.

4. In "The Flying Nightmare," what job does Bryson say his father had?
(a) A salesman.
(b) A sportswriter.
(c) A singer.
(d) A pilot.

5. What does Bryson hate about Christmas?
(a) Getting the decorations out of the attic.
(b) The expense.
(c) Buying gifts.
(d) The music.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bryson, what is lacking in his New Hampshire town?

2. In "The Numbers Game," what does Bill say is beyond the comprehension of everyone?

3. In "The Best American Holiday," what does Bryson say about his mother?

4. What does Bryson mean by the "wasteland"?

5. What does Bryson say about New England in "Fall in New England"?

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