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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Pursuit of Pleasure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Bryson's friend who lived across the alley and had good toys?
(a) Butch Cavanaugh.
(b) Eddie Williams.
(c) Billy MacKenzie.
(d) Buddy Doberman.

2. Where did Bryson like to accompany his father because there was always the chance of injury for excitement?
(a) The race track.
(b) The lumberyard.
(c) The auto mechanic shop.
(d) A car dealership.

3. Where did Bryson and his mother go for pie after the movies?
(a) Frisch's.
(b) Maguire's.
(c) Toddle House.
(d) Waffle House.

4. What became the joy of every family in the 1950s?
(a) Subdivisions.
(b) Diners.
(c) Television.
(d) Ice cream makers.

5. What was one of the few things that was really exciting for Bryson?
(a) Going swimming.
(b) Drive-in movies.
(c) Camp outs.
(d) Comic books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Brysons visit during their trip to the state in #59?

2. Bryson recalled a day in August of ____________ when he went on an outing with a friend and his family.

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

4. Who was the Bryson family's dentist?

5. Why did Bryson hate going to the dentist?

(see the answer key)

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