Fun > Trivia Quizzes > Boy – Tales of Childhood Quiz Boy – Tales of Childhood Quiz Are you a true Dahl expert? Test your knowledge of Roald Dahl's childhood adventures! Boy - Tales of Childhood Quiz (Photo courtesy of Angelo Amboldi.) 1. Roald Dahl's father had an accident as a boy. What was the result? He broke his back He lost his left arm He lost his right thumb He walked with a limp 2. What did the Thwaite boy tell young Roald that Licorice Bootlaces were made from? Tar Mashed up flies Rat's blood Rubber tires 3. What was the punishment for the Great Mouse Plot? Four strokes with the cane Community service Grounded for a month Loss of tuck boxes 4. What did the doctor remove during young Roald's first operation? Loose tooth Ingrown toenail His appendix His adenoids 5. How did Roald sign all his letters home? Hugs and kisses, Roald Miss you, Boy Love from Boy Love, Roald 6. What was poor Ellis in the sick room for? Appendicitis Pneumonia A boil Broken arm 7. What brand of tobacco was supposed to be in the ancient half-sister's husband's pipe? Kentucky Club Blend Eleven Aromatic Navy Cut Royal Vintage 8. At Repton, what was "Boazers" a slang term for? Housemasters Head boys Prefects Matrons 9. Which chocolate company sent the boys new candy bars to test? Hershey's Wonka's Nestle Cadbury 10. At the end of the story, where is Dahl headed? Dutch East Indies South America East Africa London Time is Up! Time's up