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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. For what publication did Bryson's father work?
(a) The Reader's Digest.
(b) The Des Moines Register.
(c) The Columbus Disptach.
(d) Sporting News.

2. What was something that Bryson's mother tended to forget?
(a) The safe combination.
(b) Where she put her keys.
(c) Her kids' birthdays.
(d) Driving directions.

3. In what state did the military begin testing atomic bombs?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Montana.
(d) Utah.

4. What was another natural threat during Bryson's childhood days?
(a) Poison sumac.
(b) Sun poisoning.
(c) Floods.
(d) Lightning.

5. Why did Bryson think he would never get to visit the location in #55?
(a) His father was cheap.
(b) It was too far away.
(c) His mother said the rides were not safe.
(d) He was too old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did life in the 1950s make people feel?

3. For what characteristic was Bryson's father known?

4. In what month was Bryson born?

5. Who was Bryson's brother?

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