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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 does Bill hate about flying now that he is back in the U.S.?
(a) Having to show photo identification at the airport.
(b) The snacks are terrible.
(c) No meals are served.
(d) The price of tickets.

2. What does Bill say about American sports teams that would never happen in Britain?
(a) The players are all polite.
(b) The teams have cheerleaders.
(c) A team can move its franchise to a new city.
(d) The players play for small salaries.

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

4. What does Bryson say that all New Englanders do?
(a) Talk a lot.
(b) Gamble.
(c) Get up early.
(d) Smoke.

5. What trait does Bill admit that he has in regards to simple everyday activities?
(a) He never forgets anything.
(b) He is perfect at everything he does.
(c) He is absentminded.
(d) He is clumsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main point Bryson is making in "Your Tax Form Explained"?

2. What do U.S. post offices do once a year that Bill likes a lot?

3. How does Bill know so much about motels?

4. How many children do the Brysons have?

5. What was the "Millennium Bug" about, in regards to computers?

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