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Remembering the '50s - American Toys

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Toys by Decade : Remembering the '50s - American Toys

Introduction:
"Can you imagine life without cable tv, the internet or play stations? Toys in the '50s were rather simple and required kids to develop vivid imaginations."


1. What toy was made popular by Donald F. Duncan?
    Pogo stick
    Skittle
    Pickup stick
    Yo-yo


2. What was a "Fanner fifty"?
    Water rocket
    Cap pistol
    Wagon
    Bicycle


3. Future mommies could practiced their skills on what doll?
    My Baby Girl
    Mommie's Angel
    Betsy Wetsy
    Sally Dally


4. "Play-Doh" was non-toxic and less messy than regular modeling clay for young sculptors. For what was it originally designed?
    Pie crust
    Waterproofing
    Pottery repair
    Wallpaper cleaner


5. Engineers-to-be had several toys available to challenge their talents. Which of the following was not one of them?
    Tinker toys
    Lincoln logs
    Erector set
    Build-o-blocks


6. During the 1958 hula hoop craze, Wham-O sold 20 million units in the first six months. What was the retail price?
    $1.98
    $.99
    $.89
    $2.49


7. During the 50s many elementary school students' status symbol was the size of his or her box of crayons. What size was the envy of 1958 youngsters?
    100
    50
    48
    64


8. What toy was an indirect result of Japanese aggression?
    Water rocket
    Frisbee
    Silly putty
    Cap pistol


9. At least two toys popular in the 1950s required what type of fresh produce?
    Cucumber
    Lemon
    Watermelon
    Potato


10. The 1950s drew to a close with an invention in 1959 by Ruth Handler, who named the product after her daughter. What was her daughter's name?
    Wendy
    Barbara
    Dixie
    Susan


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