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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Age of Excitement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what publication did Bryson's father work?
(a) Sporting News.
(b) The Des Moines Register.
(c) The Columbus Disptach.
(d) The Reader's Digest.

2. What was a popular spot for kids to play in in the 1950s?
(a) Basements.
(b) Alleys.
(c) Vacant lots.
(d) Pool halls.

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

4. In what city did Bryson's mother's relatives live?
(a) Tucson.
(b) San Diego.
(c) Omaha.
(d) Butte.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Bryson think his real father must have been?

2. Who was Bryson's friend who lived across the alley and had good toys?

3. Who was Bryson's sister?

4. What super power did the Thunderbolt Kid use primarily?

5. How did Bryson injure his head when he was ten-years-old?

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