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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Why Can't Our Average Little Family Get Their Own TV Series?" what exists in order to break up the action of a piece?
(a) Commercials.
(b) Dentist appointments.
(c) Household chores.
(d) Bathroom breaks.

2. What were children still unaware of, according to Bombeck, in "At What Age Is a Child Capable of Dressing Himself"?
(a) They did not know that nudity was not a choice.
(b) They did now know that they were all wearing boy's clothes.
(c) They did not know what qualified as a dressing nicely.
(d) They did not know that their summer clothes were hand-me-downs.

3. What name did Bombeck's mother use that was closest to her actual name in "Haven't I Always Loved Whatshisname Best?"
(a) Emma.
(b) Edna.
(c) Irene.
(d) Emily.

4. Which of the following choices did Bombeck's family apparently struggle with when it came to cooking?
(a) Eating enough vegetables.
(b) Understanding that they must wash their hands after handling raw meat.
(c) Rinsing the vegetables before consumption.
(d) Putting the food in the pan when it was time to heat it up.

5. Who was "I. Dunno," according to Bombeck?
(a) Their homework assignments.
(b) A spoiled kid.
(c) The dog.
(d) The daily weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bombeck's focus in "At What Age Is a Child Capable of Dressing Himself"?

2. According to "White Socks in a Pantyhose World," why would the research rat have died of a heart attack?

3. What did Bombeck claim mothers always have a hard time getting right when it came to their children?

4. What did Bombeck claim her husband sounded like in "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad"?

5. How many children does Bombeck have at the time of "At What Age Is a Child Capable of Dressing Himself?"

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