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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what decade of American life did Bryson write in this book?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1960s.

2. What appliance was treated like a treasured guest in the Bryson household?
(a) Juicer.
(b) Electric can opener.
(c) Dryer.
(d) Refrigerator.

3. When did the United States explode a hydrogen bomb in the Eniwetok atoll?
(a) January 3, 1945.
(b) September 15, 1954.
(c) November 1, 1952.
(d) April 4, 1959.

4. What unusual physical characteristic did Bryson's uncle have?
(a) A streak of white hair in his black hair.
(b) A hole in his throat.
(c) A peg leg.
(d) One blue eye and one green eye.

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

6. Where did the Brysons visit during their trip to the state in #59?
(a) The White House.
(b) The Empire State Building.
(c) Disneyland.
(d) Universal Studios.

7. What type of exercise did Bryson's father practice?
(a) Isometrics.
(b) Pilates.
(c) Aerobics.
(d) Weight lifting.

8. In what unusual place did Bryson's father practice his exercise?
(a) Airplanes.
(b) Churches.
(c) Bathroom stalls.
(d) Hardware stores.

9. What was it about Bryson's Thunderbolt Kid outfit that caused laughter from the other kids?
(a) He wore his underpants over his jeans.
(b) He didn't wear any pants.
(c) He had orange wings.
(d) He wore black socks and sandals.

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

11. Who was Bryson's friend who lived across the alley and had good toys?
(a) Buddy Doberman.
(b) Billy MacKenzie.
(c) Eddie Williams.
(d) Butch Cavanaugh.

12. Where did Bryson go on the outing with his friend and his family?
(a) Lake Tahoe.
(b) Disneyland.
(c) Lake Ahquabi.
(d) Lake Ontario.

13. Who liked to harass smaller children in town?
(a) The Miller brothers.
(b) The Knapke twins.
(c) The Rogers boys.
(d) The Butter boys.

14. Who was the doctor who made a house call to tend to Bryson's head injury?
(a) Dr. Bigelow.
(b) Dr. Alzheimer.
(c) Dr. Morton.
(d) Dr. Kerrigan.

15. Where could Bryson sneak a peek at the magazine in #78?
(a) A drawer in the garage.
(b) The trunk of the car.
(c) The pharmacy.
(d) His father's dresser drawer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why could men and boys not see the magazine in #78?

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

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

4. What was outlawed in almost every state?

5. What disease was a major concern during the 1950s?

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