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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 does Bill discuss at the beginning of his essay on design flaws?
(a) His wife's clothing.
(b) His son's jeans.
(c) His daughter's jewelry.
(d) His son's running shoes.

2. How much does Bryson say the government spends on fighting drugs?
(a) $10 billion a year.
(b) $50 billion a year.
(c) $500 million a year.
(d) $1 billion dollars a year.

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

4. Bill is amazed that thousands of Americans end up in the emergency rooms every year from using certain things. What are they?
(a) Common household items.
(b) Cars.
(c) Guns.
(d) Snow blowers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What British sport does Bill find dull but restful?

2. What part of the house does Bill regard as delightful and pretty much the same in every American household?

3. What does Bill hate about flying now that he is back in the U.S.?

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

5. According to Bill, what is the outstanding quality of Americans?

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