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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) Some cars have way more cupholders than capacity for passengers.
(b) The car makers should make better cars and forget the cupholders.
(c) People shouldn't be drinking and driving.
(d) Americans are spoiled and want every little convenience.

2. What mistake did Bill make that made him realize that he, along with many others, needs product guidance?
(a) He injured himself with his letter opener.
(b) He bought some tobacco and then put it in the mailbox.
(c) He put his shoes on the wrong feet.
(d) He left his bank card in the ATM.

3. How does Bill feel when he goes to a barbershop?
(a) Helpless and insecure.
(b) Like he is going to empty his wallet.
(c) He can get caught up on his reading.
(d) Happy tot talk to someone with sense.

4. What does Bill miss about television in Britain?
(a) Good news programs.
(b) A lot of good comedy shows.
(c) A late night university program with free courses.
(d) No commercials.

5. According to Bill, what product do Americans regard much differently than the British?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Pet food.
(c) Cars.
(d) Over-the-counter drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. After living in Britain for twenty years, what does Bill find refreshingly different about the United States?

2. What does Bill say about American sports teams that would never happen in Britain?

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

4. What does Bill say is a new shopping experience for him on his return to America?

5. What product first reveals the popularity of toll-free hotline phone numbers to Bill?

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