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 lost his left arm He broke his back He lost his right thumb He walked with a limp2. What did the Thwaite boy tell young Roald that Licorice Bootlaces were made from? Tar Rat's blood Mashed up flies Rubber tires3. What was the punishment for the Great Mouse Plot? Loss of tuck boxes Grounded for a month Community service Four strokes with the cane4. What did the doctor remove during young Roald's first operation? His appendix Ingrown toenail His adenoids Loose tooth5. How did Roald sign all his letters home? Hugs and kisses, Roald Love, Roald Love from Boy Miss you, Boy6. What was poor Ellis in the sick room for? Broken arm Pneumonia A boil Appendicitis7. What brand of tobacco was supposed to be in the ancient half-sister's husband's pipe? Blend Eleven Aromatic Navy Cut Kentucky Club Royal Vintage8. At Repton, what was "Boazers" a slang term for? Prefects Matrons Head boys Housemasters9. Which chocolate company sent the boys new candy bars to test? Nestle Wonka's Hershey's Cadbury10. At the end of the story, where is Dahl headed? South America East Africa London Dutch East Indies Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
Boy - Tales of Childhood Quiz