Actually, I know my ggm's maiden name - Tillotson. Wonder what would have happened if I blurted it out. My guess is that what they really want to see is your reaction to an unexpected question. I once took a polygraph for a DoD security clearance, and they used this tactic at the end of the session. I'd tell you what the question was, but this is a family forum (PM me if you want to get grossed out).
In my limited experience, it is harder to get back into the US than to get out. You must have a passport (or some similar specific irrefutable form of ID). Got a dog? You'll need a vet-signed certificate of health. Certificate of auto insurance? Yup. Got firewood? Toss it in the bin by the side of the building.
Of course, arriving in Maine, you may show up at the border in the evening, when the crossing is closed. The sign on the building will say "Come back at 8AM, or drive 20 miles east to the all-night crossing at West Burlap Station." But they leave the gate up ...
Bill
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