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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. What crayon name does Fulghum say is the only crayon name that has been changed?

2. What do the little white hearts taste like that are on the gummy lump box?

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

4. In the Solomon Islands, the villagers practice a unique form of what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the lady in Chapter 7 do after she runs into the spider web on her porch?

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

3. What are some of the things that Fulghum learned in kindergarten that can be applied to everyone at any age?

4. In Chapter 6, why does Fulghum say that goat roping is some entertainment?

5. How does Fulghum's lawyer friend whom he mentions in Chapter 12 travel?

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

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

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

9. Why does Fulghum decide to tell the reader about his favorite place for chicken fried steak?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though Fulghum jumps from story to story and doesn't really go in any type of chronological order, does the book still seem to flow when you read it? Why or why not? After reading only short stories about so many different times, places, and individuals, was there enough to interest you as a reader and keep you wanting more as you read the book? If so, how does Fulghum create this in his writing? If not, why were you not interested or involved with the book and people? Why do you think Robert Fulghum wrote the book the way he did with short stories and short chapters? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Of all the stories that Fulghum tells in his book, what are your three favorite stories and why? Explain the reason for picking each one of these stories and why you are drawn to it. How do you think these three favorite stories of yours changed Fulghum's life? Do you think Fulghum changed at all during the events of these stories, or did he ponder and change afterward? If so, how and why?

Essay Topic 3

Fulghum mentions games in his book such as hide-and-seek and giants, wizards, and dwarfs. How does Fulghum relate these games to life lessons? What game does Fulghum mention he likes better than hide-and-seek, and why does he say he likes it better? Why does Fulghum want the kid who is hiding really well to get found? What does this phrase "get found" mean to Fulghum? What did the little girl wanting to be a mermaid change about Fulghum's outlook on his game and on life?

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