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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. In Chapter 18, what is the name of Fulghum's neighbor who lives up the hill from him?

2. When Fulghum experiences his solace from depression, where does he lie down?

3. Einstein is quoted as saying that something is more important than information. What did Einstein say was more important than information?

4. How many years after Beethoven went completely deaf, did he finish the Ninth Symphony?

5. What city did the man test the theory that no one can be trusted in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, when Mr. Washington comes over to Fulghum's home and starts spraying the dandelions, what kind of discussion does this spark?

2. 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?

3. Describe Fulghum's ride home in an ancient pickup truck in Chapter 17.

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

5. 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?

6. In Chapter 36, what are some of the deadly mixtures that Fulghum and his newfound stranded friend discuss?

7. Who is Donnie in Chapter 30, and why does he knock on Fulghum's door?

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

9. In Chapter 31, what does Fulghum state he'll do on some December night when he is very rich?

10. In Chapter 36, what happens when Fulghum stops to help a couple that has a dead car battery and he and the stranded man try to find the battery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book is a collection of some of Robert Fulghum's essays and stories as told from his perspective. How do you think Fulghum's perspective on some of these stories affected the way it was told or even affected the outcome of the story? How would some of the stories be different if they were told through another person's perspective? Explain your answers, and use evidence from the book to support those answers.

Essay Topic 2

Fulghum speaks of his lawyer friend who says that we should just be and that life is all crap and it's all lies. Why do you think his friend feels this way? Why do you think someone who has been through so many experiences in life still thinks that his philosophy on life is wrong? Do you think Fulghum believes that life is "all crap" and that we should "just be"? Why or why not? Do you think Fulghum's lawyer friend is being cynical about life, or is he being more skeptical? Explain your answers, and use specific examples from the book to support your answers.

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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