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

Bill Bryson
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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. Why did Bryson hate going to the dentist?
(a) He had bad breath.
(b) He had a mean nurse.
(c) He did not use Novocaine.
(d) He was too slow.

2. What were Bryson's three uncles called?
(a) The Trio of Terror.
(b) The Three Stooges.
(c) Three Blind Mice.
(d) The Three Musketeers.

3. What type of exercise did Bryson's father practice?
(a) Aerobics.
(b) Weight lifting.
(c) Pilates.
(d) Isometrics.

4. Who was a person Bryson got to meet on one of these trips with his father?
(a) Captain Kangaroo.
(b) Willie Mays.
(c) Lyndon Johnson.
(d) Ed Sullivan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a popular spot for kids to play in in the 1950s?

2. What was it about Bryson's Thunderbolt Kid outfit that caused laughter from the other kids?

3. What was the name of the cafeteria where the Brysons enjoyed having meals?

4. Who was President of the United States when Bryson was born?

5. What super power did the Thunderbolt Kid use primarily?

(see the answer key)

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