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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, School Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Bryson family's dentist?
(a) Dr. Cavanaugh.
(b) Dr. E.W. Miller.
(c) Dr. Brock.
(d) Dr. D.K. Brewster.

2. How did life in the 1950s make people feel?
(a) Danger lurked around every corner.
(b) They lived as if there were no tomorrow.
(c) Everything was good.
(d) They were scared of another war.

3. Who led a movement in trying to identify the element in #95?
(a) Merv Griffen.
(b) George McGovern.
(c) Joseph McCarthy.
(d) Hubert Humphrey.

4. What did Bryson keep for years just for the sake of conversation?
(a) Trophies.
(b) Knee scars.
(c) Comic books.
(d) Ball cards.

5. What family attraction and vacation spot opened in 1955?
(a) Six Flags.
(b) SeaWorld.
(c) Universal Studios.
(d) Disneyland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bryson say was a myth about childhood?

2. Why did Bryson hate going to the dentist?

3. Which of the following did Bryson always forget to bring to school?

4. In what ocean is the Eniwetok atoll located?

5. What were household buying more than one of in the 1950s?

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