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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34-43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5 about the abacus, Fulghum claims there are millions of people that still use the abacus. Where are these people located?
(a) North America.
(b) South America.
(c) Asia.
(d) Europe.

2. At the end of Chapter 36, Fulghum receives a present in the mail from Nampa, Idaho. What is the gift that he receives?
(a) A map of Idaho.
(b) Jumper cables.
(c) Twenty dollars.
(d) A baseball hat.

3. Fulghum tells the reader that he visited San Saba to court a lady, but even after he and the lady were over he still went there for what reason?
(a) To buy beer.
(b) To work at a local store.
(c) To eat a good home cooked meal.
(d) To find peace and quiet.

4. When Fulghum tells the story of Nicolai Pestretsov, how old does he say the sergeant major is?
(a) Thirty-one.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Forty-two.
(d) Thirty-six.

5. What kind of shoes is the Indian wearing who enters the tavern?
(a) Tennis shoes.
(b) Cowboy boots.
(c) Work boots.
(d) Tap shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 35, Fulghum states that he doesn't kill what?

2. In Chapter 36, what is the profession of the man who has the car with the dead battery?

3. 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?

4. When Fulghum is finished eating his chicken-friend steak in San Saba, what flavor of toothpick does he use?

5. In Chapter 21, what does Fulghum's neighbor give him for a Christmas present?

(see the answer key)

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