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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. What kind of kit did Bryson get for Christmas one year that was disappointing?
(a) Artist kit.
(b) Erector set.
(c) Chemistry set.
(d) Doctor bag.

2. What was a popular spot for kids to play in in the 1950s?
(a) Pool halls.
(b) Basements.
(c) Alleys.
(d) Vacant lots.

3. What family attraction and vacation spot opened in 1955?
(a) SeaWorld.
(b) Six Flags.
(c) Disneyland.
(d) Universal Studios.

4. What was the name of the novelty and joke store Bryson used to frequent?
(a) Pinky's.
(b) Star City.
(c) Malone's.
(d) Buzz's Place.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the area set apart in the grocery where kids could read while their parents shopped?

2. Who was Bryson's sister?

3. How did Bryson injure his head when he was ten-years-old?

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

5. What was Bryson's father's job at the publication?

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