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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Great Indoors, Death Watch, In Praise of Diners, Shopping Madness, The Fat of the Land, Your New Computer, How to Rent a Car, The Wasteland, The Flying Nightmare and Enough Already.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Highway Diversions," how does Bryson like to pass the time when he is driving on the highway?
(a) By making up songs about the towns they pass.
(b) By yelling at other drivers.
(c) By reading the slogans on license plates.
(d) By counting the red cars.

2. According to Bryson, why are national parks and wilderness areas in the United States overcrowded?
(a) Because everyone brings their cars.
(b) Because people are tired of the cities.
(c) Because too many people take their children.
(d) Because they are inexpensive to visit.

3. According to Bryson, which of his sons might one day become a libel lawyer?
(a) Tommy.
(b) Tim.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Joey.

4. According to Bill, what is the outstanding quality of Americans?
(a) Their business sense.
(b) Their sense of humor.
(c) Their ambition.
(d) Their friendliness.

5. In "The Great Indoors," what does Bryson say people in America have developed a dislike of?
(a) Multi-grain bread.
(b) Law and order.
(c) Fresh air.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What February holiday does Bryson say is new to him on his return to the United States?

2. According to Bryson, which man from his childhood state deserves more credit in American history?

3. In the twenty years since Bryson left the United States, by how much have car numbers, roads, and mileage increased?

4. According to Bryson, when was the first official Thanksgiving held in the United States?

5. Why does Bryson have to buy a whole new computer and fax system when he returns to the United States?

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