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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Fulghum discovers the animals mating underneath his porch, what are the animals covered in?
(a) Mud and blood.
(b) Blood and grass.
(c) Leaves and grass.
(d) Leaves and mud.

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

4. 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) Thanksgiving.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

5. When Fulghum sees his neighbor lady coming out her front door, what kind of mode does she say she is in?
(a) A "ready to face the world" mode.
(b) A "looking good" mode.
(c) A "running late" mode.
(d) A "take it on" mode.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, what does Fulghum claim he thinks about every morning as he dresses?

3. In the story of San Saba, the men had come in search of treasure. Where was this treasure supposedly located?

4. When the opposing tribe showed up in San Saba to fight the soldiers, what color of war paint did they wear?

5. What does Fulghum claim his next-door neighbor yelled at for most of an afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe what the gummy lump box looks like.

9. What was the name of Charles Boyer's wife? What happened to her?

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

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