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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. Where did Bryson grow up?
(a) Bangor, Maine.
(b) Columbus, Ohio.
(c) Des Moines, Iowa.
(d) Butte, Montana.

2. What weather condition was a threat to the area?
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) Tornadoes.
(c) Blizzards.
(d) Earthquakes.

3. Which of the following did Bryson always forget to bring to school?
(a) His lunch.
(b) His homework assignment.
(c) His signed report card.
(d) Valentine's cards for the class.

4. What did Bryson discover about his mother from her college days?
(a) She was the National Honor Society president.
(b) She was editor of the school newspaper.
(c) She was an exchange student.
(d) She was prom queen.

5. What craft looked like fun at first but ended up being messy and frustrating?
(a) Building models.
(b) Paint by Numbers.
(c) Creepy Crawlers.
(d) Play-Doh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led a movement in trying to identify the element in #95?

2. What was Bill's reaction after the Cuban Missile Crisis?

3. What was a popular spot for kids to play in in the 1950s?

4. Where did the Bryson family go in the new vehicle?

5. Where did the Brysons spend Christmas of 1960?

(see the answer key)

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