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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. After living in Britain for twenty years, what does Bill find refreshingly different about the United States?
(a) The fashions.
(b) The weather.
(c) The informality.
(d) The government.

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

3. According to Bryson, which of his sons might one day become a libel lawyer?
(a) Tommy.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Joey.
(d) Tim.

4. In "Junk-Food Heaven," according to Bill, what kind of food shopper is his wife?
(a) She hates shopping; he does it all.
(b) She buys healthy and nutritious food.
(c) She buys a lot of junk food.
(d) She loves to cut out and use coupons.

5. Why does Bill prefer the post offices in the U.S. to the ones in Britain?
(a) The U.S. postal charges are very low.
(b) Each town has one.
(c) The buildings are clean and new.
(d) The U.S. post offices only deal with mail.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Why Everyone is Worried," which federal agency is not doing a very good job, according to Bryson?

2. What is one activity that Bill is happy to return to in America?

3. How does Bill know so much about motels?

4. What part of the house does Bill regard as delightful and pretty much the same in every American household?

5. According to Bryson in "Why No One Walks," how far does the average American walk in a day?

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