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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. What February holiday does Bryson say is new to him on his return to the United States?
(a) Groundhog Day.
(b) President's Day.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Family Day.

2. In "The Risk Factor," what does Bryson say an American is twice as likely to do as a British person?
(a) Die in childbirth.
(b) Die of cancer.
(c) Die is hospital.
(d) Die accidentally.

3. What is one way Bryson says New Hampshire residents might die that would not happen in Britain?
(a) Swimming in the ocean.
(b) Flying their own plane.
(c) Getting swine flu.
(d) Crashing their car into a moose.

4. In "Consuming Pleasures," what does Bill say about shopping in America?
(a) There is underproduction of goods.
(b) It is a boring and tedious activity.
(c) Everything must be bought in person.
(d) You can buy almost anything.

5. What is the main point Bryson is making in "Your Tax Form Explained"?
(a) Paying taxes is unavoidable.
(b) That it is very confusing.
(c) No one should try to fill out a tax return.
(d) It is easy to understand.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Bryson was writing, which American President was suing the government for loss of earnings?

2. Bryson says that 94% of Americans' trips from home involve the use of something in particular. What is that item?

3. According to Bryson, what is lacking in his New Hampshire town?

4. How much does Bryson say the government spends on fighting drugs?

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

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