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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why Everyone Is Worried, The Risk Factor, The War on Drugs, Dying Accents, Inefficiency Report, Why No One Walks, Wide-Open Spaces, Snoopers at Work, Lost at the Movies and Gardening with my Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The War on Drugs," what is wrong, according to Bryson, about the penalties for drug possession?
(a) He thinks the penalties should be harsher.
(b) He thinks the laws favor the poor.
(c) He thinks the penalties for drug possession are too harsh.
(d) He thinks the laws favor the rich.

2. How do 40,000 Americans die a year, according to Bryson?
(a) By contracting hepatitis.
(b) By falling under trains.
(c) By gunshot wounds.
(d) By accidents on construction sites.

3. What event in America is starting up as Bill begins writing his columns for his British audience?
(a) A Presidential Election Campaign.
(b) The Stanley Cup Play-Offs.
(c) The World Series.
(d) The Summer Olympics.

4. In "Consuming Pleasures," what does Bill say about shopping in America?
(a) There is underproduction of goods.
(b) Everything must be bought in person.
(c) It is a boring and tedious activity.
(d) You can buy almost anything.

5. What does Bill say about American sports teams that would never happen in Britain?
(a) The players play for small salaries.
(b) The teams have cheerleaders.
(c) A team can move its franchise to a new city.
(d) The players are all polite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson find amazing about the geography of the United States?

2. How does Bryson begin "Tales of the North Woods?"

3. What mistake did Bill make that made him realize that he, along with many others, needs product guidance?

4. According to Bill, what product do Americans regard much differently than the British?

5. According to Bryson, why did a store in Michigan win a case brought against them by a customer?

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