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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. How does Bill know so much about motels?
(a) He belongs to a motel club.
(b) He has stayed at thousands.
(c) He used to own one.
(d) He is reading a book called "The Motel in America."

2. What does Bill say is a new shopping experience for him on his return to America?
(a) Personal service.
(b) Outlet malls.
(c) Shopping insurance.
(d) Money-back guarantees.

3. In the twenty years since Bryson left the United States, by how much have car numbers, roads, and mileage increased?
(a) By half.
(b) By two times.
(c) By 100%.
(d) By 10%.

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

5. How many children do the Brysons have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill like about having a college as part of he town he lives in?

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

3. What is one way Bryson says New Hampshire residents might die that would not happen in Britain?

4. In "Consuming Pleasures," what does Bill say about shopping in America?

5. What does Bill miss about television in Britain?

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