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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, What, Me Worry?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which state did the U.S. use as a test site?
(a) Utah.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Montana.
(d) South Dakota.

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

3. What was Bill's reaction after the Cuban Missile Crisis?
(a) He drew comic books.
(b) He wouldn't go out of the house.
(c) He knew his family would be safe.
(d) He never trusted grownups again.

4. In what ocean is the Eniwetok atoll located?
(a) Pacific.
(b) Atlantic.
(c) Arctic.
(d) Indian.

5. When did the United States explode a hydrogen bomb in the Eniwetok atoll?
(a) January 3, 1945.
(b) April 4, 1959.
(c) September 15, 1954.
(d) November 1, 1952.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Brysons visit during their trip to the state in #59?

2. In what state did the military begin testing atomic bombs?

3. What disease was a major concern during the 1950s?

4. What nationality was the doctor who Bryson's parents took him to?

5. Why did Bryson think he would never get to visit the location in #55?

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