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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fulghum says that no matter how old you are, when you go out in the world it is best to do what?
(a) Carry an umbrella.
(b) Have a friend who is close.
(c) Look for rainbows.
(d) Hold hands and stick together.

2. When Fulghum tells of taking a walk after eating at the Alamo Cafe, he walks along the edge of the river and says all he can hear is crickets and what else?
(a) Katydids.
(b) Spring frogs.
(c) Sandhill cranes.
(d) Mosquitoes.

3. What is Charles Boyer's wife named?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Patricia.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Hannah.

4. What does Fulghum say can be bought for 35 cents at Bob Everette's Drugstore?
(a) A Moon Pie.
(b) A flavored coffee.
(c) A package of famous pecans.
(d) A Coke float.

5. San Saba claims a fame of being the goat capital of the world. What other thing does the town claim to be the capitol of the world of?
(a) Pistachios.
(b) Pecans.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Walnuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Charles Boyer's wife died in his arms, Charles died two days later. How did Charles die?

2. Fulghum states that laundry detergent is called something in a box. What is that something?

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

4. Fulghum states that inspiration for brevity came from a particular place. What was this place?

5. According to Fulghum, where is all the software needed to run an abacus?

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