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. In what unusual place did Bryson's father practice his exercise?
(a) Airplanes.
(b) Bathroom stalls.
(c) Churches.
(d) Hardware stores.

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

3. America was at war with ____________ when Bryson was born.
(a) Iraq.
(b) Germany.
(c) Korea.
(d) Vietnam.

4. Why did Bryson think he would never get to visit the location in #55?
(a) He was too old.
(b) His mother said the rides were not safe.
(c) It was too far away.
(d) His father was cheap.

5. What was Bryson's father's job at the publication?
(a) Managing editor.
(b) Typesetter.
(c) Sports writer.
(d) Photographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the doctor who made a house call to tend to Bryson's head injury?

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

3. What publication did most boys need to rely on to seem partially clothed girls?

4. Where did the Brysons visit during their trip to the state in #59?

5. Where did Bryson like to accompany his father because there was always the chance of injury for excitement?

(see the answer key)

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