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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Pursuit of Pleasure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who created the first television dinners?
(a) Banquet.
(b) Lean Cuisine.
(c) Marie Callendar's.
(d) C.A. Swanson.

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

3. For what characteristic was Bryson's father known?
(a) He was a great dancer.
(b) He was artistic.
(c) He was a great bowler.
(d) He was cheap.

4. What was the area set apart in the grocery where kids could read while their parents shopped?
(a) Little Library.
(b) Kiddie Corral.
(c) Tot Shop.
(d) Little Shoppers.

5. What could take Bryson a whole morning to do on the weekends?
(a) Cleaning his room.
(b) Sweeping the garage.
(c) Mowing the lawn.
(d) Lacing his shoes properly.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month was Bryson born?

2. What became the joy of every family in the 1950s?

3. What kind of kit did Bryson get for Christmas one year that was disappointing?

4. What was the main street of Bryson's hometown?

5. What were Bryson's three uncles called?

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