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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Great Indoors, Death Watch, In Praise of Diners, Shopping Madness, The Fat of the Land, Your New Computer, How to Rent a Car, The Wasteland, The Flying Nightmare and Enough Already.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is "Your Tax Form Explained" structured?
(a) It is in a nonsense language.
(b) It is a mock tax instruction sheet.
(c) It runs backwards.
(d) It is the actual tax form Bryson submitted.

2. In "Enough Already," which item comes in 18 varieties in American supermarkets?
(a) Gum removal spray.
(b) Veggie burgers.
(c) Milk.
(d) Incontinence diapers.

3. According to Bill, what product do Americans regard much differently than the British?
(a) Over-the-counter drugs.
(b) Pet food.
(c) Cars.
(d) Clothing.

4. According to Bryson, what makes up for the long New England winters?
(a) Going south for a month.
(b) The roaring fire in his study.
(c) They are stunningly pretty.
(d) Playing board games with his kids.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake did Bill make that made him realize that he, along with many others, needs product guidance?

2. What is Bryson's opinion of book tours?

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

4. Why does Bryson think the cupholder revolution is a bit strange?

5. In "The Numbers Game," what does Bill say is beyond the comprehension of everyone?

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