If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Pages 1 - 40

1. In "White Socks in a Pantyhose World," what did Bombeck worry about?

2. Who was Lionel?

3. Describe Bombeck's humor.

4. According to "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad," what were some of the differences between men and women that should be discussed prior to the wedding?

5. What were some of the snoring "cures" Bombeck considered for her husband?

6. What annoyances does Bombeck describe in "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad?"

7. What...
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