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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of the town of San Saba, Fulghum tells of something that is creating a big excitement in town. Who creates this excitement?

2. At the end of Chapter 4, Fulghum claims that words will do what?

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

4. When Fulghum tells of dancing after the goat roping rodeo, he talks of dancing and hoping to God that you don't do what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some things that Fulghum says he yells at?

2. What does Fulghum claim a detergent for people would clean?

3. What are some things that Fulghum enjoys about doing laundry?

4. Describe Fulghum's experience of buying Tony Lama boots at Harry's Store in San Saba.

5. Who is Charles Boyer? Why does Fulghum mention his story?

6. Describe the lady in Chapter 7 as she comes out of her house.

7. In Chapter 13, Fulghum talks about introducing his godchild to the good things in life. What are some of those things that Fulghum says he'll introduce to his godchild?

8. How many places does Fulghum rank for their chicken fried steak, and who receives the most stars and why?

9. What does Fulghum think we learn from the song "The Eensy-Weensy Spider"?

10. In the Solomon Islands what is some villagers' special way of logging?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of Fulghum's book, he mentions that as he gets older his credo, or list, has gotten shorter. Why do you think Fulghum spent so much time, effort, and paper keeping track of all his thoughts and personal feelings when he was younger but now feels he does not have to do that anymore? Why do you think Fulghum chose the stories he did to be included in his book? Do you think all Fulghum's stories teach different lessons, or are there some stories that reemphasize what Fulghum has already concluded? Explain your reasoning, and use examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Robert Fulghum talks about his wife and a little bit about their relationship. Describe Robert Fulghum and his wife's relationship. Would you consider Fulghum and his wife's relationships a good one? Why or why not? How does Fulghum feel about his wife? How do you think Fulghum's wife feels about him? Why? What kind of dynamic does this bring to Fulghum's stories? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How do you think Fulghum's interactions with children in his stories help emphasize the idea behind the book? How does Fulghum capture the innocence and honesty of children in his stories? Even in their worst form (when the boys are trying to kill all the moths) how does Fulghum still make the children he writes about endearing? Do you think Fulghum truly feels this way about children? Why or why not? Use specific examples from the book to support your answers.

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