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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. Fulghum keeps a list of mysteries that he doesn't understand. One of the mysteries that Fulghum talks about is about how one wheel has a mind of it's own on what?

2. At the end of Chapter 36, Fulghum receives a present in the mail from Nampa, Idaho. What is the gift that he receives?

3. In Chapter 21, what does Fulghum's neighbor give him for a Christmas present?

4. Fulghum says that he and his Aunt Violet got along just fine until the night of what?

5. Fulghum talks about a balloon that came from the gardens of Versailles carrying three things. What were those three things?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in Chapter 24 when Fulghum tries to organize a game of giants, wizards, and dwarfs?

2. In Chapter 27, what does the man with scrooge-itis say about receiving gifts?

3. In Chapter 40, what happens when V.P. Menon arrives in Delhi to seek a job in government?

4. What does the author do in Chapter 28 when his cuckoo clock is not working properly, and what happens to the clock?

5. In Chapter 29, what does the couple that lives across the street from the author buy to ride on, and how does the couple ride it?

6. In Chapter 33, what does Fulghum say is his first clue that Elias Schwartz is the new Haiho Lama?

7. In Chapter 34, Fulghum discusses the two items that make up the majority of stuff. What are some of the other miscellaneous items that make up stuff?

8. Why does Fulghum tell the reader in Chapter 16 to not be mislead by the stories we hear of crookedness and corruption?

9. Describe how Fulghum listens to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

10. How does Fulghum think people's attitude would be different if dandelions were rare and fragile?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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