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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Age of Excitement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was President of the United States when Bryson was born?
(a) Harry Truman.
(b) Dwight Eisenhower.
(c) John F. Kennedy.
(d) Richard Nixon.

2. What was a popular spot for kids to play in in the 1950s?
(a) Vacant lots.
(b) Pool halls.
(c) Alleys.
(d) Basements.

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

4. Where did Bryson like to accompany his father because there was always the chance of injury for excitement?
(a) A car dealership.
(b) The lumberyard.
(c) The race track.
(d) The auto mechanic shop.

5. Who created the first television dinners?
(a) C.A. Swanson.
(b) Banquet.
(c) Marie Callendar's.
(d) Lean Cuisine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Thunderbolt Kid?

2. What did the Thunderbolt Kid do to the man who drank out of Bryson's glass at Toddle House?

3. What did Bryson name the green jersey with the golden thunderbolt on the chest?

4. Where did Bryson get to accompany his father on business-related trips?

5. What was the name of the novelty and joke store Bryson used to frequent?

(see the answer key)

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