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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. Charles Boyer sat by his wife's bedside to provide her with hope and cheer day and night for how long?

2. What kind of insect does the Cassida Rubignosa have to defend itself from in the book?

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

4. In the story of the town of San Saba, Fulghum tells of something that is creating a big excitement in town. Who creates this excitement?

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

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

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

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

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

6. In the Solomon Islands what is some villagers' special way of logging?

7. Describe Fulghum's experience of buying Tony Lama boots at Harry's Store in San Saba.

8. How many places does Fulghum rank for their chicken fried steak, and who receives the most stars and why?

9. What were some of the reasons that Fulghum gives for visiting the town of San Saba?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Of all the stories that Fulghum tells in his book, what are your three favorite stories and why? Explain the reason for picking each one of these stories and why you are drawn to it. How do you think these three favorite stories of yours changed Fulghum's life? Do you think Fulghum changed at all during the events of these stories, or did he ponder and change afterward? If so, how and why?

Essay Topic 2

Who is your favorite person in the book? Why did this person appeal to you? What characteristics did you like about this person? Were there any characteristics you didn't like about this person? Why? What does this person add to the particular story that he or she is featured in? How would the story be different if this person did not exist? Would anything remain the same in the story if this person was absent? 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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