The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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 D

Bill Bryson
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Sex and Other Distractions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Bryson say was a myth about childhood?
(a) Any Christmas gift is the best.
(b) Every birthday is happy.
(c) Time goes by fast.
(d) Every day is an adventure.

5. Where did Bryson get to accompany his father on business-related trips?
(a) Printing plants.
(b) Museums.
(c) Major League ballgames.
(d) Business openings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson's favorite candies were almost always made of ______________.

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

3. What magazine offered men and boys the chance to see naked women?

4. What was a household item that people were buying in the 1950s?

5. What was the name of the novelty and joke store Bryson used to frequent?

(see the answer key)

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