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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 does Fulghum say can be bought for 35 cents at Bob Everette's Drugstore?

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

3. Fulghum thinks it would be a better world if we all had cookies and milk at what time?

4. In Chapter 13, Fulghum says that if you want to experience an interesting party sometime, you should combine crayons with what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe what the gummy lump box looks like.

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

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

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

7. What happened after Fulghum's washer died on him in the middle of a load of laundry?

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 does Fulghum claim a detergent for people would clean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Donnie's character from Chapter 30. Which of Donnie's qualities makes it hard for Fulghum to turn down his raking inquiry? What was Donnie's work ethic like? Even though Robert Fulghum didn't really want his leaves raked, do you think he was glad that he hired Donnie to help? If so, in what ways? Why do you think Donnie didn't charge Fulghum more money than his normal rate even though Fulghum's yard was abnormally full of leaves? What does this say about Donnie's character and desire to work? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, we see evidence of the theme of simplicity. Fulghum tries to explain during his stories how we should do as children do or take the simplest measures to reach joy or accomplishment. What are some ideas that Fulghum has about keeping life simple and enjoying the simple things? What story or stories did you find these ideas in? How do you think the title of the book, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," applies to Fulghum's conclusions in his stories? Explain your answers, and use ideas from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Washington is mentioned a couple times in the book as Fulghum's neighbor. Fulghum and Mr. Washington seem to share a strong bond even though they have a lot of differences. What are some of Robert Fulghum's and Mr. Washington's differences? What kinds of things bond the two neighbors together? Why do you think these two neighbors were such good friends? Do you think Mr. Washington saw the simple things in life as Robert Fulghum does? Why or why not?

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