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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Down on the Farm.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What was something that Bryson's mother tended to forget?
(a) Driving directions.
(b) Where she put her keys.
(c) The safe combination.
(d) Her kids' birthdays.

5. What was the name of the store where Bryson bought penny candy?
(a) Grund's.
(b) Sweet Sue's.
(c) The Candy Shoppe.
(d) Major's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Bryson's brother?

3. Why did Bryson hate going to the dentist?

4. What did Bryson say was a myth about childhood?

5. Bryson wrote about which relatives in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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