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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Coming Home, Mail Call, Drug Culture, What's Cooking?, Well, Doctor, I was Just Trying to Lie Down..., Rule Number 1: Follow All Rules, Take Me Out to the Ballpark, Help!, A Visit to the Barbershop and On the Hotline.

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. According to Bill, what product do Americans regard much differently than the British?
(a) Pet food.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Cars.
(d) Over-the-counter drugs.

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 put his shoes on the wrong feet.
(c) He left his bank card in the ATM.
(d) He injured himself with his letter opener.

4. What does Bill say that he has to remember about going into restaurants?
(a) He has to remove his baseball cap.
(b) They don't sell alcoholic drinks in the local eateries.
(c) To wait to be seated.
(d) You need to show identification.

5. When Bill phones the computer hotline to ask for help, what information do they ask him for first?
(a) His address.
(b) His Social Security number.
(c) The computer's serial number.
(d) His date of birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill find strange about some U.S. commercials?

2. Why does Bill feel going to a restaurant is a discouraging experience?

3. What New Hampshire town did the Bryson family settle in during 1995?

4. What does Bill say is a big improvement in America concerning business phone numbers?

5. What does Bill find to be a difficult adjustment for him when he returns to the U.S.?

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