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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Sex and Other Distractions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tasted the albino Lincoln Logs?
(a) Mr. Sipkowicz.
(b) Mr. Milton.
(c) Milton Milton.
(d) Buddy.

2. Why did Bryson think that Sunday mornings were too long?
(a) He waited for the TV programs to start.
(b) He had to do his paper route.
(c) He had to go to church.
(d) He wasn't allowed to sleep in.

3. What did Bryson's mother serve at every meal even though Bryson did not like it?
(a) Milk.
(b) Salad.
(c) Cottage cheese.
(d) Butter.

4. What precaution did kids in the 1950s not have to take?
(a) They did not have to come inside when it got dark.
(b) Wore seat belts in the car.
(c) Had cell phones and pagers.
(d) Cupboards were not baby-proofed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who liked to harass smaller children in town?

2. What unusual physical characteristic did Bryson's uncle have?

3. Who was the doctor who made a house call to tend to Bryson's head injury?

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

5. Who was the Bryson family's dentist?

(see the answer key)

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