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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 does Bryson think the cupholder revolution is a bit strange?
(a) Americans are spoiled and want every little convenience.
(b) Some cars have way more cupholders than capacity for passengers.
(c) The car makers should make better cars and forget the cupholders.
(d) People shouldn't be drinking and driving.

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

3. What does Bill like about having a college as part of he town he lives in?
(a) It has snob appeal.
(b) His kids can go there for free.
(c) It keeps the taxes down.
(d) He and his family can use their facilities.

4. Bryson says that 94% of Americans' trips from home involve the use of something in particular. What is that item?
(a) A snack.
(b) A credit card.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) A car.

5. What does Bill say is a strange feature of their car?
(a) The steering wheel is heated.
(b) There is an indentation on the dashboard with no obvious use.
(c) It has no cup holders.
(d) It dispenses ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although the GDP is seen as a positive in economic terms, how does Bill say it can be negative?

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

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

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

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

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