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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the military units who have entered Angola encounter the Russian soldiers, how many Russian soldiers were killed?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

2. How many years was Charles Boyer married to his wife?
(a) Forty-four.
(b) Thirty-nine.
(c) Fifty-two.
(d) Forty-seven.

3. At the end of Chapter 4, Fulghum claims that words will do what?
(a) Define who we are.
(b) Never explain feelings.
(c) Never hurt us.
(d) Break our hearts.

4. When Fulghum tells of dancing after the goat roping rodeo, he talks of dancing and hoping to God that you don't do what?
(a) Fall over.
(b) Kiss the wrong girl.
(c) Dance too awkwardly.
(d) Throw up.

5. When the remnants from the fight with the Indian tribe left San Saba, where did they head back to?
(a) Austin.
(b) Abilene.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) Fort Worth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fulghum states that every year he writes a personal statement or credo. What time of year does he say he writes this credo?

2. What type of laundry detergent does Fulghum claim he uses?

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

4. When writing about the establishment of San Saba, how many priests does Fulghum say accompanied the soldiers?

5. When Fulghum sees his neighbor lady coming out her front door, what kind of mode does she say she is in?

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