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

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) South America.
(b) North America.
(c) Asia.
(d) Europe.

2. 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) Walnuts.
(c) Pecans.
(d) Peanuts.

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?
(a) Spring frogs.
(b) Katydids.
(c) Sandhill cranes.
(d) Mosquitoes.

4. Fulghum says that the neighbor lady thinks the spider is as big as what?
(a) A bird.
(b) A bat.
(c) A cat.
(d) A lobster.

5. When Fulghum is at the laundromat he sees an old woman folding what type of clothing?
(a) Sexy black underwear.
(b) White tube socks.
(c) White knickers.
(d) Little children's school uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Fulghum says that he's been know to shake his fist and yell at what?

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

4. What does Fulghum say can be bought for 35 cents at Bob Everette's Drugstore?

5. What month of the year did the Indians that the soldiers were waiting for finally show up?

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