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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. Where did Bryson and his mother go for pie after the movies?
(a) Waffle House.
(b) Frisch's.
(c) Toddle House.
(d) Maguire's.

2. What was a household item that people were buying in the 1950s?
(a) Toaster.
(b) Trash compactor.
(c) Espresso machine.
(d) Dishwasher.

3. What was something that Bryson's mother tended to forget?
(a) Her kids' birthdays.
(b) Where she put her keys.
(c) Driving directions.
(d) The safe combination.

4. Where did the Brysons visit during their trip to the state in #59?
(a) The White House.
(b) Universal Studios.
(c) Disneyland.
(d) The Empire State Building.

5. What was the main street of Bryson's hometown?
(a) Wayne Avenue.
(b) Main Street.
(c) Commerce Street.
(d) Grand Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the novelty and joke store Bryson used to frequent?

2. Who did a huge belly flop off the diving board while on the outing?

3. Who was the Thunderbolt Kid?

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

5. Who liked to harass smaller children in town?

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