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

2. What was the repercussion of underground bomb tests?
(a) Earthquakes.
(b) Destroyed phone lines.
(c) Sunken mines.
(d) Huge craters.

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

4. Who was the friend that Bryson went on the outing with?
(a) Davey.
(b) Chuck.
(c) Milton Milton.
(d) Eddie.

5. Who liked to harass smaller children in town?
(a) The Butter boys.
(b) The Rogers boys.
(c) The Knapke twins.
(d) The Miller brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bryson and his friends play inside most of the time?

2. Which state did the U.S. use as a test site?

3. What craft looked like fun at first but ended up being messy and frustrating?

4. Why did Bryson think that Sunday mornings were too long?

5. Who was Bryson's friend who lived across the alley and had good toys?

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