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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Farewell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state did the military begin testing atomic bombs?
(a) Utah.
(b) Montana.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Nevada.

2. For how long was Bryson in a cast?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 10 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 6 weeks.

3. What did Bryson love about the town in #122?
(a) Main Street.
(b) Swimming pool.
(c) Park.
(d) Ice cream shop.

4. What university did Bryson's mother attend?
(a) Duke.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Iowa State.
(d) Drake.

5. What magazine offered men and boys the chance to see naked women?
(a) Oui.
(b) Cabaret.
(c) Maxim.
(d) Playboy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What eroded the sense of security for people in the 1950s?

2. For what publication did Bryson's father work?

3. In what year was Bryson born?

4. Who launched the first satellite into space?

5. Where were the students supposed to go during the exercise in #107?

(see the answer key)

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