OT: History exam

Jere Williams · 2007-01-26T19:30:40+00:00

I got 19 out of 20....geez, I must really be old!Jere History Exam... Everyone over 40 should have a pretty easy time at this exam. If you are under 40 you can claim a handicap. This is a History Exam for those who don't mind seeing how much they really remember about what went on in their life. Get paper and pencil and number from 1 to 20. Write the letter of each answer and score at the end. Before you pass this test on, put YOUR score in the subject line! 1. In the 1940s, where were automobile headlight dimmer switches located? A. On the floor shift knob B. On the floor board, to the left of the clutch C. Next to the horn 2. The bottle top of a Royal Crown Cola bottle had holes in it. For what was it used? A. Capture lightning bugs B. To sprinkle clothes before ironing C. Large salt shaker 3. Why was having milk delivered a problem in northern winters? A. Cows got cold and wouldn't produce milk B. Ice on highways forced delivery by dog sled C. Milkmen left deliveries outside of front doors and milk would freeze, expanding and pushing up the cardboard bottle top. 4. What was the popular chewing gum named for a game of chance? A. Blackjack B. Gin C. Craps 5. What method did women use to look as if they were wearing stockings when none were available due to rationing during W.W.II ? A. Suntan B. Leg painting C. Wearing slacks 6. What postwar car turned automotive design on its ear when you couldn't tell whether it was coming or going? A. Studebaker B. Nash Metro C. Tucker 7 Which was a popular candy when you were a kid? A. Strips of dried peanut butter B. Chocolate licorice bars C. Wax coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water inside 8 How was Butch wax used? ...

Jan 26, 2007 25 Replies

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Cheryl Isaak 19 years ago

You're right!!!

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LizardGumbo 19 years ago

I had that Madame Alexander doll (along with 2 others). I wasn't the doll type and was completely and totally uninterested. However, they did fetch a striking price on eBay.

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