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 walked with a limp He lost his left arm He lost his right thumb He broke his back 2. What did the Thwaite boy tell young Roald that Licorice Bootlaces were made from? Rat's blood Rubber tires Mashed up flies Tar 3. What was the punishment for the Great Mouse Plot? Community service Four strokes with the cane Grounded for a month Loss of tuck boxes 4. What did the doctor remove during young Roald's first operation? His adenoids Ingrown toenail His appendix Loose tooth 5. How did Roald sign all his letters home? Miss you, Boy Love from Boy Hugs and kisses, Roald Love, Roald 6. What was poor Ellis in the sick room for? Pneumonia Appendicitis 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? Prefects Matrons Head boys Housemasters 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 East Africa London South America Time is Up! Time's up