Why is Wendy out in the wind? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Space hopper

The space hopper was patented in the late 1960s, making it the least likely toy that Wendy would have had access to in order to get burn off some of her pent-up energy. The modern two-handled pogo stick was invented in 1957 and the modern trampoline was built in 1936 (with indoor jump centres being a huge fad in the 1950s).

The wonder horse (also known as a wonder pony, bouncing rocking horse, and some other variations using similar wording) is similar to a rocking horse in that it sits on rockers however the bottom of the horse is attached to horizontal beams that are attached to the ends of the rockers, giving some bounce to the toy, as well as rocking.

Answer: Pull back car

A pullback motor works when downward pressure is applied to the toy as it is dragged backward. This winds a spring within the motor which, when released, will propel the toy forward. Cars are a fantastic use of this type of technology and have kept boys and girls entertained for years.
Tonka toys have been around since the 1940s, however it doesn't appear that they used pullback technology this early on. GI Joe didn't make an appearance until the 1960s and, although the yo-yo has been around for thousands of years, the traditional yo-yo doesn't work using any kind of motor.

Answer: Silly putty

Silly Putty's main customers in the US during the mid-late 1950s were six to twelve year olds. It wasn't widely available in other parts of the world until the 1960s, however it was definitely popular in the 50s.
Play-Doh is a modelling clay-type product and the bane of parents with carpet. It's heaps of fun to mould and make all sorts of things, but it sticks to carpet and you can't get the stuff out, even when it dries, it's impossible to get off! It was around in the 1950s but Wendy's mum was smart enough not to get any for Wendy to play with!
Crayola crayons were definitely around in the 1950s, however they are solid (unless heated) and wouldn't really have the properties described in the question.
Slime was introduced to the toy market in the 1970s, meaning that Wendy couldn't have been playing with it on this particular windy day. It's more likely she was playing with it years later with her own children!

Answer: Frisbee

Prior to 1957 the frisbee was known as the Pluto Platter, Flyin-Saucer and the Whirl-Way. The fact that the word "frisbee" is trademarked means that organised sports using flying discs cannot use the term. Throwing a frisbee can be easy however there's a definite knack to being able to control it. As in Wendy's case, the wind was no help at all.

Answer: Hula hoop

The hula hoop was marketed by the same company that owns the rights to the frisbee, Wham-O, making the toy a international success in the 1950s. Based on the Australian bamboo "exercise hoop", the hula hoop was made with plastic and 100 million units were sold within two years of its release.

Answer: Slinky

Developed in the 1940s, but continuing on as a trend for children everywhere, the slinky was originally a metal coil although it has also been made out of plastic in the years since. The slinky was inducted in to the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York, in 2000 and became the official state toy of Pennsylvania in 2002.

The slinky sold 300 million units in its first 60 years

Answer: Skipping rope

A popular pastime in the 1940s and 1950s it is unclear as to when the skipping rope was actually invented (or the idea came about to use a rope for skipping).
Wendy decided to play with her skipping rope by herself. If they children next door were allowed to come and play, they could have taken turns jumping. Needless to say, Wendy was winded in about five minutes, so she moved onto the next toy.

Answer: Spinning top

Spinning tops were traditionally constructed of wood, although by the 1950s they were commonly made from plastic. Coming in all shapes and sizes, and either set in motion by a string, rope, the hand & fingers, or a push mechanism, spinning tops can create hours of fun for anyone. Almost any symmetrical object can be used as a top such as a drawing pin (thumbtack), or a sharpened stick forced through the centre of a fruit, leaving the way clear for science experiments and imaginations everywhere!

Answer: Barbie doll

The Barbie doll was launched by Mattel in 1959 and inspired by both paper dolls and the German Bild Lilli doll. The Barbie doll was a fashion icon and has had many careers throughout her many incarnations. Barbie has been an inspiration for art, music, girls, women and lawsuits throughout the world. Mattel claims that three barbie dolls are sold per second and estimates that over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold since first launch.

Answer: Kite

Too much wind can make flying a kite dangerous - not just for the person flying the kite, but for the kite itself. Kites are made of lightweight materials, so they can be lifted and held by the wind. They are tethered to something on the earth (usually a person) by lightweight "lines" so they can't fly away.

A gentle breeze is perfect for flying a kite, however on this windy day it would be too dangerous for Wendy to fly her kite - it may get damaged, or she may be injured if the kite gets out of control.