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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fulghum claims it's too bad that the villagers on the Solomon Islands don't have the advantages of modern technology and what kind of mind?
(a) Educated.
(b) Simple.
(c) Scientific.
(d) Enlightened.

2. How many years was Charles Boyer married to his wife?
(a) Thirty-nine.
(b) Forty-four.
(c) Fifty-two.
(d) Forty-seven.

3. In Chapter 13, Fulghum talks about his godchild having a crayon in one hand and what in the other?
(a) A piece of paper.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A bottle.
(d) A pacifier.

4. What is Fulghum's neighbor's philosophy of life in Chapter 22?
(a) "We're all gamblers."
(b) "We all need to feel protected."
(c) "We all need love from someone."
(d) "We're all in it together."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many different kinds of macaroni does the gummy lump box consist of?

2. In Chapter 27, Fulghum tells the reader that he knows what he wants for Christmas and he's known since he was forty. What is it that Fulghum wants?

3. In Chapter 31, Fulghum says he speaks to a nice lady on the phone who says she has a cold since when?

4. In Chapter 27, Fulghum says his wish for Christmas is that he wants to be how old for an hour?

5. Charles' wife discovers she has cancer where?

(see the answer key)

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