[AT] History Exam

[John Grant]

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From: John Grant 
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Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 10:59 PM
Subject: History Exam


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 


1. In the 1940's, where were automobile headlight high beam 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 sha ke r


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 u sed ?
      a. To stiffen a flat-top haircut so it stood up
      b. To make floors shiny and prevent scuffing
      c. On the wheels of roller skates to prevent rust


 9. Before in-line skates, how did you keep your roller skates attached to your shoes?
      a With clamps, tightened by a skate key
      b. Woven straps that crossed the foot
      c. Long pieces of twine


10. As a kid, what was considered the best way to reach a decision?
      a. Consider all the facts
      b. Ask Mom
      c. Eeny-meeny-miney-mo