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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 like about having a college as part of he town he lives in?
(a) It keeps the taxes down.
(b) It has snob appeal.
(c) He and his family can use their facilities.
(d) His kids can go there for free.

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

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

4. What does Bill say is ridiculous about a VCR?
(a) It is being replaced by a DVD player.
(b) It costs so much.
(c) It can record twelve months in advance.
(d) It has no remote.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappeared in the north woods of New Hampshire in 1996 and was never found?

2. Where do Bill and his wife go to celebrate their anniversary?

3. How is "Your Tax Form Explained" structured?

4. What does Bill Bryson like about his new home town?

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

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