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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hail to the Chief, Lost in Cyberland, Your Tax Form Explained, Book Tours, The Waste Generation, A Slight Inconvenience, At the Drive-In, Drowning in Red Tape, Life's Mysteries and So Sue Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the house does Bill regard as delightful and pretty much the same in every American household?
(a) The family room.
(b) The basement.
(c) The attic.
(d) The laundry room.

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

3. Where do Bill and his wife go to celebrate their anniversary?
(a) To an expensive inn in Massachusetts.
(b) To a fancy restaurant in Vermont.
(c) To a spa in Connecticut.
(d) To a ski resort in Quebec.

4. How much does Bryson say the government spends on fighting drugs?
(a) $500 million a year.
(b) $1 billion dollars a year.
(c) $10 billion a year.
(d) $50 billion a year.

5. What does Bryson call the expression his wife wears when she is ready for serious gardening?
(a) Her Gatorade expression.
(b) Her Nike expression.
(c) Her Pepsi expression.
(d) Her Adidas expression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill miss about television in Britain?

2. In "How to Have Fun at Home," why does Bill think having your groceries bagged for you is not so great?

3. Why did Bill decide to write "Friendly People?"

4. What house feature does Bryson miss from his childhood?

5. According to Bryson, what makes up for the long New England winters?

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