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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. After the motorcycle momma was done dancing with the Indian, what did the Indian dance with?

2. What does Fulghum say his barber did on his days off?

3. What color of Mercedes does Fulghum claim feels like him?

4. What was the total population of the earth during the time of Julius Caesar?

5. Fulghum explains that his real estate agent means a shack with a view when he says what word?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. In Chapter 28, why does Robert Fulghum buy a cuckoo clock?

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

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

6. Describe Fulghum's relationship with his neighbor Mr. Washington that is discussed in Chapter 18.

7. In Chapter 39, Fulghum talks about a list of mysteries that he keeps that's getting longer and longer as he gets older. What are two of these mysteries that he lists in the book?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Donnie's character from Chapter 30. Which of Donnie's qualities makes it hard for Fulghum to turn down his raking inquiry? What was Donnie's work ethic like? Even though Robert Fulghum didn't really want his leaves raked, do you think he was glad that he hired Donnie to help? If so, in what ways? Why do you think Donnie didn't charge Fulghum more money than his normal rate even though Fulghum's yard was abnormally full of leaves? What does this say about Donnie's character and desire to work? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 51, Fulghum discusses Mother Teresa. Why do you think the author waits until the end of the book to tell his story about Mother Teresa? Does her story help conclude Fulghum's book in any way? Why do you think Fulghum says that Mother Teresa has "profoundly disturbed my peace of mind for a long time"? Fulghum even goes as far as to say that she drives him crazy. Why do you think he sets up her story in this manner? Use examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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