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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. When Bryson had his first book published, what did his publisher send him to?
(a) A resort to recover from his first book tour.
(b) A course in media training.
(c) The largest book store in New York for a book signing.
(d) A speech coach to get rid of his accent.
2. How much does Bryson say the government spends on fighting drugs?
(a) $50 billion a year.
(b) $1 billion dollars a year.
(c) $10 billion a year.
(d) $500 million a year.
3. According to Bryson, which man from his childhood state deserves more credit in American history?
(a) Washington Carver.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Herbert Hoover.
(d) Adlai Stevenson.
4. In "The Best American Holiday," what does Bryson say about his mother?
(a) She had Thanksgiving catered.
(b) Once a year, for Thanksgiving, she'd make a great meal.
(c) She tried, but the Thanksgiving meal was always a failure.
(d) She was a great cook.
5. According to Bryson, when was the first official Thanksgiving held in the United States?
(a) In September of 1922.
(b) In October of 1640.
(c) In November of 1864.
(d) In August of 1863.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Bryson say about the New England summers?
2. How does Bill feel when he goes to a barbershop?
3. What does Bill say about the way people of the world eat?
4. What is Bryson's observations on the conveniences of life in America in the 1990s?
5. In "Consuming Pleasures," what does Bill say about shopping in America?
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