1. What did Bombeck's son cite specifically as being an article of clothing he wears several times before washing it?
(a) His baseball jersey.
(b) His gym socks.
(c) His baseball hat.
(d) His lucky underwear.

2. For what offense would Bombeck not be convicted, according to "Register Camera Nuts?"
(a) Refusing mugshots.
(b) Punishing her husband for pushing her too far after his camera prank.
(c) Destroying her husband's camera.
(d) Running a red light.

3. What was Bombeck's goal in clothes shopping before going to Europe?
(a) She wanted a whole new wardrobe.
(b) She wanted to find a dress remniscent of the dress she wore on her first date with her husband.
(c) She wanted to buy her daughter a nice dress.
(d) She wanted to find a few nice, versatile pieces of clothing.

4. What famous actress did Bombeck claim to worry about going bald?
(a) Lucille Ball.
(b) Liza Minnelli.
(c) Carol Channing.
(d) Lauren Bacall.

5. 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) Dentist appointments.
(b) Commercials.
(c) Bathroom breaks.
(d) Household chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. To what event did Bombeck refer to as the "Great Caffeine Drought of 1942?"

3. What sort of shoes did Bombeck find particularly painful?

4. What did Bombeck's husband think of her analogy in "How to Speak Child Fluently?"

5. In "Kissing By Mutual Ratification," what is not one of the items listed as object for which a person should watch?

(see the answer key)

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