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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 American kitchen convenience does Bill think is just wonderful?
(a) The blender.
(b) The microwave.
(c) The garbage disposal.
(d) The dishwasher.

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

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

4. What does Bryson say about American gardens?
(a) They are mostly bushes.
(b) They are mostly roses.
(c) They are mostly weeds.
(d) They are mostly lawn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill say is a new shopping experience for him on his return to America?

2. What does Bill Bryson like about his new home town?

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

4. What does Bill say that he has to remember about going into restaurants?

5. What disappeared in the north woods of New Hampshire in 1996 and was never found?

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