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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 41 - 86.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During "Primer for Imaginative Children," what should children watch out for with their dog?
(a) They must take the dog outside whenever he needs to.
(b) They must make sure the dog does not jump the fence.
(c) They must make sure the dog stays off of the furniture.
(d) They must remember to feed their dog.

2. Which of the following did Bombeck not claim to do as a reaction to the "Great Caffeine Drought of 1942?"
(a) Bleached her black clothing.
(b) Noticed the drafts caused by her eyelashes.
(c) Shaved her tongue.
(d) Buttered her hand.

3. Who was "I. Dontcare?"
(a) I. Dunno's brother.
(b) The title of a children's book.
(c) Her son's homework assignment.
(d) Her daughter's imaginary friend.

4. What did Bombeck claim to threaten her children with if they were to have company over while the parents were away?
(a) Forbidding them to get their driver's license.
(b) Increasing the household chores to fill their days.
(c) Taking away allowances.
(d) Grounding in their rooms through the teenage years.

5. To what question was "I. Dontcare" the response?
(a) Where their sibling was hiding.
(b) When their friend was coming over.
(c) Whether anyone would like liver for dinner.
(d) When their homework was due.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bombeck attempt to recite in "Why Can't Our Average Little Family Get Their Own TV series?" that ended up not being funny?

2. According to Bombeck's list of guidelines that determine whether a child should call their parent at work, the amount of what substance ought to be evaluated to constitute an emergency?

3. What trends did Bombeck claim she had a hard time accepting fully in "Have a Good Day"?

4. Why did Bombeck claim to be unable to store a second tennis ball like other women?

5. According to Bombeck, what was not necessary for tennis?

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