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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Fulghum speaks of the gummy lump, he states that there are three colors of construction paper that are used: pink, red, and what?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Orange.
(d) Purple.

2. What city did the man test the theory that no one can be trusted in Chapter 16?
(a) New York City.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Boston.
(d) Chicago.

3. Fulghum states that every year he writes a personal statement or credo. What time of year does he say he writes this credo?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

4. What do the little white hearts taste like that are on the gummy lump box?
(a) Salt.
(b) Tums.
(c) Chalk.
(d) Chocolate.

5. Fulghum explains that his real estate agent means a shack with a view when he says what word?
(a) Cozy.
(b) Cute.
(c) Charm.
(d) Simple.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Fulghum claim would make a good bumper sticker for the eighties?

2. In the story of the town of San Saba, Fulghum tells of something that is creating a big excitement in town. Who creates this excitement?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Fulghum claim he thinks about every morning as he dresses?

4. In the story of San Saba, Fulghum tells us that two thousand people from a certain tribe showed up to fight the soldiers and priests. What tribe did they come from?

5. Fulghum tells a story about a man who faced a computer with his abacus. What was this man's occupation?

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