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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hail to the Chief, Lost in Cyberland, Your Tax Form Explained, Book Tours, The Waste Generation, A Slight Inconvenience, At the Drive-In, Drowning in Red Tape, Life's Mysteries and So Sue Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bryson, when was the first official Thanksgiving held in the United States?
(a) In November of 1864.
(b) In October of 1640.
(c) In August of 1863.
(d) In September of 1922.

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

3. In "Design Flaws," what does Bill complain about, in regards to his computer?
(a) The hard drive.
(b) The keyboard.
(c) The monitor.
(d) The CD player.

4. Which decade saw the idea of the drive-in really take off?
(a) The 1960s.
(b) The 1950s.
(c) The 1940s.
(d) The 1930s.

5. Bill says the GDP is very hard to measure in modern times. What does GDP stand for?
(a) Gross Domestic Product.
(b) Grand Divisible Principles.
(c) Grand Domestic Product.
(d) Gross Definitive Product.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Bryson, what makes up for the long New England winters?

3. What does Bill say is a strange feature of their car?

4. What does Bryson hate about Christmas?

5. What is Bryson's opinion of book tours?

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