The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid Quiz | Eight 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 | Eight 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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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Welcome to Kid World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a household item that people were buying in the 1950s?
(a) Dishwasher.
(b) Espresso machine.
(c) Toaster.
(d) Trash compactor.

2. What was a popular spot for kids to play in in the 1950s?
(a) Basements.
(b) Pool halls.
(c) Alleys.
(d) Vacant lots.

3. Who was Bryson's friend who lived across the alley and had good toys?
(a) Eddie Williams.
(b) Butch Cavanaugh.
(c) Billy MacKenzie.
(d) Buddy Doberman.

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

5. How did Bryson injure his head when he was ten-years-old?
(a) A car accident.
(b) Playing football.
(c) Got hit with a rock.
(d) Fell off his bike.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bryson think that Sunday mornings were too long?

2. Why did Bryson hate going to the dentist?

3. Where did Bryson get to accompany his father on business-related trips?

4. For what publication did Bryson's father work?

5. What type of exercise did Bryson's father practice?

(see the answer key)

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