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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. Bryson finds summer blockbuster movies annoying, but what does he have a real problem with?
(a) The cost of popcorn.
(b) The cost of admission.
(c) The large cinema complexes.
(d) The behavior of children at the movie.

2. What house feature does Bryson miss from his childhood?
(a) The back shed.
(b) The out house.
(c) The screened porch.
(d) The spare bedroom.

3. In "Why Everyone is Worried," which federal agency is not doing a very good job, according to Bryson?
(a) The CIA.
(b) The FBI.
(c) Administration on Aging.
(d) Homeland Security.

4. As Bryson was writing, which American President was suing the government for loss of earnings?
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) Bill Clinton.
(c) George W. Bush.
(d) Jimmy Carter.

5. Why is Bryson not impressed with the spell checker on his computer?
(a) It often just does not work at all.
(b) It only displays in red.
(c) It doesn't recognize nonstandard spelling.
(d) It doesn't recognize surnames.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill say about his hair?

2. In "Highway Diversions," how does Bryson like to pass the time when he is driving on the highway?

3. How does Bill feel when he goes to a barbershop?

4. What does Bryson find amazing about the geography of the United States?

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

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