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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Charles Boyer's wife died in his arms, Charles died two days later. How did Charles die?
(a) He died of a stroke.
(b) He killed himself.
(c) He died of a heart attack.
(d) He died in a horseback riding accident.

2. When Fulghum sees his neighbor lady coming out her front door, what kind of mode does she say she is in?
(a) A "ready to face the world" mode.
(b) A "running late" mode.
(c) A "looking good" mode.
(d) A "take it on" mode.

3. When Fulghum is talking about yelling at objects, he claims that even doing this doesn't help.
(a) Kicking.
(b) Ignoring.
(c) Hugging.
(d) Punching.

4. In the Solomon Islands, the villagers practice a unique form of what?
(a) Plowing.
(b) Baking.
(c) Logging.
(d) Gardening.

5. What song does Fulghum claim his neighbor lady reminded him of?
(a) "Old McDonald Had a Farm."
(b) "London Bridge Is Falling Down.'
(c) "The Eensy-Weensy Spider."
(d) "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 8, Fulghum claims he is sure of something, what is that thing he is sure of?

2. When Fulghum is at the laundromat he sees an old woman folding what type of clothing?

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

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

5. How long do the woodsmen in the Solomon Islands continue their ritual for one tree?

(see the answer key)

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