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

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

3. Who was Bryson's sister?
(a) Tammy.
(b) Marge.
(c) Betty.
(d) Angie.

4. In what city did Bryson's mother's relatives live?
(a) Butte.
(b) Omaha.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Tucson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bryson's father's job at the publication?

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

3. What precaution did kids in the 1950s not have to take?

4. Who was a person Bryson got to meet on one of these trips with his father?

5. Who created the first television dinners?

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