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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Out and About.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What exercise was held at the school each month?
(a) Blizzard Drills.
(b) Civil Defense Drill.
(c) Tornado Drills.
(d) Fire Drills.

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

5. Where did Bryson get to accompany his father on business-related trips?
(a) Business openings.
(b) Museums.
(c) Major League ballgames.
(d) Printing plants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bryson discover about his mother from her college days?

2. What were household buying more than one of in the 1950s?

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

4. Where could Bryson sneak a peek at the magazine in #78?

5. What did Bryson have to do three nights a week for his job?

(see the answer key)

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