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

2. What did Bryson, Buddy and Bill do to the Lincoln Logs to turn them white?
(a) Painted them.
(b) Urinated on them.
(c) Rubbed lemons on them.
(d) Soaked them in bleach.

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

4. What did Bryson keep for years just for the sake of conversation?
(a) Comic books.
(b) Trophies.
(c) Ball cards.
(d) Knee scars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the cafeteria where the Brysons enjoyed having meals?

2. What was an insect that rose from the ground and could fly up someone's shorts?

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

4. Who was Bryson's friend who lived across the alley and had good toys?

5. What craft looked like fun at first but ended up being messy and frustrating?

(see the answer key)

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