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Who was the friend who introduced Bryson to the finer things in life? (from Chapter 12, Out and About)

Jared Clark.

Jeremy Miller.

Jed Mattes.

James Hall.

What did Bryson say about the Des Moines of his youth? (from Chapter 14, Farewell)

It has grown so much it was unrecognizable.

In most cases, it was no longer there.

It was just the same as it always was.

It was really deteriorated.

Who led a movement in trying to identify the element in #95? (from Chapter 7, Boom!)

George McGovern.

Merv Griffen.

Hubert Humphrey.

Joseph McCarthy.

What type of soda did Bryson get when he went downtown with his grandfather? (from Chapter 10, Down on the Farm)

Nehi.

Coca-Cola.

Pepsi-Cola.

Dr. Pepper.

What was another fear for people in the 1950s? (from Chapter 7, Boom!)

E Coli bacteria.

Fuel emissions.

X-rays.

Communism.

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