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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. When Fulghum is finished eating his chicken-friend steak in San Saba, what flavor of toothpick does he use?

2. When Fulghum writes his personal beliefs down, how many pages does he try to fill?

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?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When Fulghum was younger what was his list or credo like?

6. What was the name of Charles Boyer's wife? What happened to her?

7. In Chapter 6, why did the soldiers and priests set out for a spot on the San Saba River?

8. 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?

9. What is the purpose of the larval form of the Cassida Rubignosa carrying a small sack of garbage on its back?

10. In Chapter 14, what is Fulghum's personal need that he discusses, and how is it made?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Fulghum seems to include a lot of humor with his stories and life lessons. Why do you think humor is so important in solving problems and dealing with life? How do you think Fulghum uses humor in his writing and in dealing with life? What kind of person do you see Robert Fulghum as being? Why? What evidence from the stories brings you to this conclusion? How do you think Fulghum feels about his friends and family? Does he use humor in most his dealings with neighbors and family? If so, do you think this helps his dealings with his fellow man? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 31, what does Fulghum say is the perfect cure for feeling depressed and down about yourself? Why does he feel this solution will help? How does this solution help him? How do you feel about this solution, and do you think it would help you if you were feeling down? Why or why not? Do you think Beethoven was able to defy his deafness by creating such wonderful compositions? How do you think he was able to overcome his developing weakness? Do you think Beethoven thought of how inspirational his works would be to others? Why or why not?

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