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

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

3. What does Bill say is a new shopping experience for him on his return to America?
(a) Personal service.
(b) Shopping insurance.
(c) Outlet malls.
(d) Money-back guarantees.

4. What is one activity that Bill is happy to return to in America?
(a) Paying taxes.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Football.
(d) Baseball.

5. How many children do the Brysons have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Design Flaws," what does Bill complain about, in regards to his computer?

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

3. Why did Bill decide to write "Friendly People?"

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

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

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