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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Design Flaws, Room Service, Consuming Pleasures, The Numbers Game, Junk-Food Heaven, How to Have Fun at Home, Tales of the North Woods, The Cupholder Revolution, Number, Please and Friendly People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although the GDP is seen as a positive in economic terms, how does Bill say it can be negative?
(a) It is just too confusing.
(b) Some of it has to go to other countries.
(c) Production can cause pollution.
(d) It does not help the poor.

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

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

4. Why does Bill feel going to a restaurant is a discouraging experience?
(a) He manages to antagonize the waitress.
(b) He's a vegan.
(c) He hates the high prices.
(d) He's a picky eater.

5. What does Bill say about his hair?
(a) He has "very happy" hair.
(b) He is losing it quickly.
(c) He always covers it with a hat.
(d) He wants to color the gray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What particular product in American supermarkets fascinates Bill?

2. What does Bill say about the barber in his new hometown?

3. What American kitchen convenience does Bill think is just wonderful?

4. Bill says the GDP is very hard to measure in modern times. What does GDP stand for?

5. In "Room Service," what does Bill say the Motel Inn in California is famous for?

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