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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Age of Excitement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was it about Bryson's Thunderbolt Kid outfit that caused laughter from the other kids?
(a) He wore his underpants over his jeans.
(b) He had orange wings.
(c) He wore black socks and sandals.
(d) He didn't wear any pants.

2. What family attraction and vacation spot opened in 1955?
(a) Disneyland.
(b) Six Flags.
(c) Universal Studios.
(d) SeaWorld.

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

4. What did the Thunderbolt Kid do to the man who drank out of Bryson's glass at Toddle House?
(a) Tripped him and made him fall.
(b) Pushed him off the stool.
(c) Sent bolts of electricity into his back.
(d) Sent laster beams into his eyes.

5. Who was the doctor who made a house call to tend to Bryson's head injury?
(a) Dr. Bigelow.
(b) Dr. Kerrigan.
(c) Dr. Morton.
(d) Dr. Alzheimer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bryson name the green jersey with the golden thunderbolt on the chest?

2. Who created the first television dinners?

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

4. What type of exercise did Bryson's father practice?

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

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