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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. What does Bryson find amazing about the geography of the United States?
(a) That there is very little variety.
(b) That the United States has no Arctic region.
(c) That it is smaller than Canada.
(d) That so much of the country is empty of people.

2. What British sport does Bill find dull but restful?
(a) Rounders.
(b) Polo.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Cricket.

3. What does Bill say is a big improvement in America concerning business phone numbers?
(a) They are only four-digits.
(b) Business calls cannot be made into people's homes.
(c) The 1-800 numbers are easy to remember.
(d) They are preprogrammed on everyone's phone.

4. According to Bryson, what is lacking in his New Hampshire town?
(a) Good entertainment.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Intelligent people.
(d) Crime.

5. Why does Bryson think the cupholder revolution is a bit strange?
(a) Americans are spoiled and want every little convenience.
(b) Some cars have way more cupholders than capacity for passengers.
(c) The car makers should make better cars and forget the cupholders.
(d) People shouldn't be drinking and driving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson say that all New Englanders do?

2. What does Bill say about American sports teams that would never happen in Britain?

3. What does Bill find in the bottom of his refrigerator, a left over from his junk-food shopping with his wife?

4. What does Bill miss about television in Britain?

5. How does Bill explain the popularity of motel chains in America?

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