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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Welcome to Kid World.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what unusual place did Bryson's father practice his exercise?
(a) Hardware stores.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) Bathroom stalls.
(d) Churches.

3. What was another natural threat during Bryson's childhood days?
(a) Sun poisoning.
(b) Lightning.
(c) Poison sumac.
(d) Floods.

4. Who was Bryson's brother?
(a) Ricky.
(b) Steve.
(c) Michael.
(d) Don.

5. Why did Bryson hate going to the dentist?
(a) He had bad breath.
(b) He had a mean nurse.
(c) He was too slow.
(d) He did not use Novocaine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Bryson's sister?

3. For what publication did Bryson's father work?

4. What was an insect that rose from the ground and could fly up someone's shorts?

5. What was a popular spot for kids to play in in the 1950s?

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