The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, School Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What exercise was held at the school each month?
(a) Fire Drills.
(b) Tornado Drills.
(c) Blizzard Drills.
(d) Civil Defense Drill.

2. Bryson recalled a day in August of ____________ when he went on an outing with a friend and his family.
(a) 1959.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1972.

3. What could take Bryson a whole morning to do on the weekends?
(a) Mowing the lawn.
(b) Sweeping the garage.
(c) Cleaning his room.
(d) Lacing his shoes properly.

4. What was an insect that rose from the ground and could fly up someone's shorts?
(a) Mosquito.
(b) Cicada.
(c) Wasp.
(d) Lightning bug.

5. What was the main street of Bryson's hometown?
(a) Main Street.
(b) Wayne Avenue.
(c) Commerce Street.
(d) Grand Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did the military begin testing atomic bombs?

2. Why were all the students so sleepy in school?

3. What was the name of the store where Bryson bought penny candy?

4. What subject did Bryson especially like?

5. Where did the radioactive ash from the bomb fall?

(see the answer key)

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