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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. At the end of Chapter 8, Fulghum claims he is sure of something, what is that thing he is sure of?

2. In Fulghum's list of rules in the first chapter, he says you should wash your hands before doing what?

3. When Fulghum's washer and dryer quit working, where is the laundromat that he has to go to?

4. How many Xs and Os does Fulghum say are glued to the bottom of the gummy lump box?

5. How many years was Charles Boyer married to his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe what the gummy lump box looks like.

8. Why does Fulghum not agree with the thought that Russians are rotten and immoral?

9. What does Fulghum think of the way Charles Boyer ended his life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 42 Fulghum talks about the zoo and how animals in the zoo "do what they do and are what they are" and don't ask questions. Which of Fulghum's stories relate to the human want and need to question? Which person or people have questions or "rattles the bars" of his or her cage? Why do you think it is human nature to question and wonder why? What kind of topics does Fulghum write about that would naturally bring up questions and wonderment? Explain your answers, and use specific examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

In the book, there are places when readers can learn interesting facts that they might not have known about previously. What things in the book are educational? What new things did you learn from the book? Was there anything you learned about that you had never heard of or known about? If so, what was it ?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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