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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why Everyone Is Worried, The Risk Factor, The War on Drugs, Dying Accents, Inefficiency Report, Why No One Walks, Wide-Open Spaces, Snoopers at Work, Lost at the Movies and Gardening with my Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Americans are spoiled and want every little convenience.
(d) People shouldn't be drinking and driving.

3. According to Bryson, what is lacking in his New Hampshire town?
(a) Pollution.
(b) Good entertainment.
(c) Crime.
(d) Intelligent people.

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

5. According to Bill, which offense do the British commit that he takes offense to?
(a) Sloppy parking.
(b) Being rude.
(c) Not lining up for service.
(d) Charging to use public bathrooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill say is ridiculous about a VCR?

2. How do 40,000 Americans die a year, according to Bryson?

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

4. When Bill phones the computer hotline to ask for help, what information do they ask him for first?

5. What trait does Bill admit that he has in regards to simple everyday activities?

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