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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. About what decade of American life did Bryson write in this book?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1940s.

2. What did Bryson say was a myth about childhood?
(a) Every birthday is happy.
(b) Time goes by fast.
(c) Every day is an adventure.
(d) Any Christmas gift is the best.

3. Who was the Bryson family's dentist?
(a) Dr. Brock.
(b) Dr. D.K. Brewster.
(c) Dr. E.W. Miller.
(d) Dr. Cavanaugh.

4. What was the name of the cafeteria where the Brysons enjoyed having meals?
(a) Bishop's.
(b) Dulaney's.
(c) McGreevey's.
(d) Callendar's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Bryson get to accompany his father on business-related trips?

2. Who was Bryson's brother?

3. For what publication did Bryson's father work?

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

5. In what month was Bryson born?

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