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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. Bryson says that 94% of Americans' trips from home involve the use of something in particular. What is that item?
(a) A snack.
(b) A credit card.
(c) A car.
(d) A cell phone.

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

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

4. In "The Numbers Game," what does Bill say is beyond the comprehension of everyone?
(a) How tax money is spent.
(b) Why government workers get so many holidays.
(c) How much money huge sums really represent.
(d) How the government manages to get anything done.

5. What is the main point Bryson is making in "Your Tax Form Explained"?
(a) That it is very confusing.
(b) It is easy to understand.
(c) Paying taxes is unavoidable.
(d) No one should try to fill out a tax return.

Short Answer Questions

1. After living in Britain for twenty years, what does Bill find refreshingly different about the United States?

2. What was Bryson disappointed about on his book tours?

3. Why does Bryson have an issue with the Internet?

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

5. What does Bryson fondly remember about highway travel when he was a boy?

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