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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Fulghum tells the story of Nicolai Pestretsov, how old does he say the sergeant major is?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Forty-two.
(c) Thirty-six.
(d) Thirty-one.

2. Charles Boyer sat by his wife's bedside to provide her with hope and cheer day and night for how long?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Ten months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Fifty days.

3. When Fulghum talks about the dances after the goat roping events, he says he could sit by the river and eat what kind of sandwich?
(a) Baloney and white bread.
(b) Ham and swiss cheese.
(c) Tuna and rye bread.
(d) Turkey and avocado.

4. How many years was Charles Boyer married to his wife?
(a) Forty-four.
(b) Fifty-two.
(c) Thirty-nine.
(d) Forty-seven.

5. When the opposing tribe showed up in San Saba to fight the soldiers, what color of war paint did they wear?
(a) Red.
(b) Red, black, and yellow.
(c) Black.
(d) Red and black.

6. At the end of Chapter 10, Fulghum asks a question about something not being easy. What is he talking about?
(a) Life.
(b) Companionship.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Love.

7. What does Fulghum claim the spider is thinking about having for breakfast?
(a) Flies.
(b) Gnats.
(c) Moths.
(d) Humans.

8. What two things does Fulghum say he has and would stack up against a food processor any day?
(a) A wooden bowl and chipping knife.
(b) A butchers knife and a wooden block.
(c) A metal peeler and a ceramic dish.
(d) A pair of kitchen shears and a metal mixing bowl.

9. What song does Fulghum claim his neighbor lady reminded him of?
(a) "Old McDonald Had a Farm."
(b) "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
(c) "London Bridge Is Falling Down.'
(d) "The Eensy-Weensy Spider."

10. Fulghum says that no matter how old you are, when you go out in the world it is best to do what?
(a) Hold hands and stick together.
(b) Carry an umbrella.
(c) Have a friend who is close.
(d) Look for rainbows.

11. In the story of San Saba, the men had come in search of treasure. Where was this treasure supposedly located?
(a) In the hills of the Balcones Escarpment.
(b) In the caves of the Comanche burying ground.
(c) Under the ground in an Apache establishment.
(d) In the San Saba river.

12. When Fulghum talks about waiting for a repair man in Chapter 2, how long does Fulghum claim you would have to stay home for?
(a) Thirty-six hours.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) Forty hours.
(d) Thirteen hours.

13. In Chapter 13, Fulghum says that if you want to experience an interesting party sometime, you should combine crayons with what?
(a) Cocktails.
(b) Markers.
(c) Cigars.
(d) Stencils.

14. In the beginning of Chapter 9, Fulghum talks about seeing a man setting up a display in a store window. What holiday is the man setting up for?
(a) Easter.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Valentine's Day.

15. When Fulghum is finished eating his chicken-friend steak in San Saba, what flavor of toothpick does he use?
(a) Chocolate mint.
(b) Peppermint.
(c) Bubblegum.
(d) Wintergreen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Fulghum talks about a certain animal that mates underneath the porch of his lakeside cottage. What kind of animal is he talking about?

2. Fulghum claims it's too bad that the villagers on the Solomon Islands don't have the advantages of modern technology and what kind of mind?

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

4. 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?

5. When Fulghum discovers the animals mating underneath his porch, what are the animals covered in?

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