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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Peanuts.
(d) Pecans.

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

3. When the opposing tribe showed up in San Saba to fight the soldiers, what color of war paint did they wear?
(a) Red and black.
(b) Red.
(c) Red, black, and yellow.
(d) Black.

4. According to Fulghum, where is all the software needed to run an abacus?
(a) In your fingers.
(b) Under your nose.
(c) Between your ears.
(d) In a book.

5. Fulghum tells the reader that goats are really cheap in San Saba and you can buy one for about how much?
(a) $15.
(b) $30.
(c) $25.
(d) $20.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fulghum talks about waiting for a repair man in Chapter 2, how long does Fulghum claim you would have to stay home for?

2. When Fulghum discovers the animals mating underneath his porch, what are the animals covered in?

3. On August 24, where are the military units from that enter Angola in an offensive against the black nationalist guerrillas?

4. What school supply does Fulghum claim tastes like what the little white hearts taste like?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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