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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. America was at war with ____________ when Bryson was born.
2. Who liked to harass smaller children in town?
3. Where did Bryson grow up?
4. What kind of kit did Bryson get for Christmas one year that was disappointing?
5. In what month was Bryson born?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where did Bryson go with his friend's family on a summer outing and why did he not look forward to it?
2. What was the only real danger in town and how did the Thunderbolt Kid take care of the situation?
3. What were some of the appliances that people in the 1950s were excited about owning?
4. How easy was it for Bryson to find somebody to play with?
5. What is the premise of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE THUNDERBOLT KID?
6. Describe the events at the lake and why this was one of the best days of Bryson's life?
7. Who was Joseph R. McCarthy and what was his role in the fear of Communism that spread across America?
8. What were some of the ways that boys could see glimpses of naked women?
9. Describe a typical experience of Bryson's family stopping to see his mother's family every time they went on vacation.
10. What was Bryson's mother's main personality quirk?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Humor takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
Essay Topic 2
Give some examples of humor in the book. Do you think Bryson appreciates slapstick humor or wit of a more sophisticated nature or both? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
One of the most striking characteristics of Bryson's writing is his complete honesty. Explain why this is necessary to complete a book of this nature. Would a reader be able to see through fabrications and falsehoods in a book like this? Describe why this format is the perfect for Bryson's personality.
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