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1. Late at night, after darkness fell, we would find some old jars and have a contest to see who could find the most fireflies. We did not, however, call them fireflies at the time. What is another name for these insects, found in the "Lampyridae" family?
2. Time to pick up the cane pole and walk to the lake! We are fishing for bluegill and bass, so what type of bait, easily found in the backyard, will we bring?
3. Who can forget that creamy home-made ice cream? Everyone had a turn at cranking! Besides ice, what did we need in order to freeze the ice cream mixture?
4. Off to race bikes with the kids in the neighborhood! Might there be a noticeable difference between a girl's bike and one purchased for a boy?
5. The only time the men of the group were in charge of the cooking was when someone hosted an outdoor meal at their home. What is the method of roasting food over an open hearth commonly called in the United States?
6. One of my favorite events was held at church. The children would be assembled for a week or two and learn Bible verses, play games, make crafts, and, of course, eat snacks. What is this event commonly called?
7. My parents always had a huge garden in the summertime, and everyone had to pitch in to harvest and preserve the food that we would enjoy all year. My favorite, though, was best eaten straight off the vine. Is a strawberry considered a true berry?
8. Living in a rural area during the sixties, I always happily anticipated the arrival of the Scenic Library Bookmobile at its designated location. Which of the following books could I NOT have found on the moving library?
9. There was always a variety of "lessons" to take during my summer vacations. One involved wearing a rubber cap and getting wet. What sort of lesson am I describing?
10. Time for my family to take a trip together! We are going to see the Grand Canyon, located in which U.S. state?
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