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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, School Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Bryson's favorite candies were almost always made of ______________.
(a) chocolate.
(b) caramel.
(c) wax.
(d) lemon.

3. What precaution did kids in the 1950s not have to take?
(a) Had cell phones and pagers.
(b) Cupboards were not baby-proofed.
(c) Wore seat belts in the car.
(d) They did not have to come inside when it got dark.

4. Who tasted the albino Lincoln Logs?
(a) Mr. Sipkowicz.
(b) Mr. Milton.
(c) Milton Milton.
(d) Buddy.

5. What were Bryson's favorite books?
(a) Dick and Jane books.
(b) Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
(c) Clifford the Dog.
(d) The Adventures of Aqua Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Bryson's three uncles called?

2. Which of the following did Bryson always forget to bring to school?

3. Where was Bryson sent quite a bit as punishment?

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

5. What was another natural threat during Bryson's childhood days?

(see the answer key)

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