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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Out and About.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eroded the sense of security for people in the 1950s?
(a) Soviet long range missiles.
(b) The Great Depression.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) Polio.

2. What did Bryson and his friends do at the venue in #149?
(a) Took naps.
(b) Did belly floppers.
(c) Had popcorn fights.
(d) Raced cars.

3. What did Bryson buy with the money from his job?
(a) A tent.
(b) A set of golf clubs.
(c) A portable TV.
(d) A bicycle.

4. Who was President of the United States when Bryson was born?
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Dwight Eisenhower.
(d) Harry Truman.

5. What exercise was held at the school each month?
(a) Tornado Drills.
(b) Fire Drills.
(c) Civil Defense Drill.
(d) Blizzard Drills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the girl in Bryson's neighborhood that everyone wanted to see naked?

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

3. What did Bryson keep for years just for the sake of conversation?

4. What was the name of the store where Bryson bought penny candy?

5. What was outlawed in almost every state?

(see the answer key)

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