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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Welcome to Kid World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what characteristic was Bryson's father known?
(a) He was artistic.
(b) He was a great bowler.
(c) He was a great dancer.
(d) He was cheap.

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

3. What could take Bryson a whole morning to do on the weekends?
(a) Lacing his shoes properly.
(b) Mowing the lawn.
(c) Sweeping the garage.
(d) Cleaning his room.

4. What was the main street of Bryson's hometown?
(a) Grand Avenue.
(b) Wayne Avenue.
(c) Main Street.
(d) Commerce Street.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What appliance was treated like a treasured guest in the Bryson household?

2. Who was Bryson's sister?

3. What was a household item that people were buying in the 1950s?

4. Who was Bryson's brother?

5. In what unusual place did Bryson's father practice his exercise?

(see the answer key)

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