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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 129 - 166.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Health," what did Bombeck's son need to return to school?
(a) A binder.
(b) His medical history.
(c) A note.
(d) His psychological evaluation.

2. What did most people tell Lorraine Suggs about her situation with her family?
(a) She was fortunate that her husband was always out-of-town.
(b) She was being taken advantage of by her family.
(c) She complained too much about being busy.
(d) She had every right to try to divorce her husband for negligence.

3. Why did Bombeck want to recognize Tom Suggs in her column?
(a) His ability to relieve his wife's depression.
(b) His ability to discipline his children from across the country.
(c) His dedication to his career.
(d) His decision to sacrifice his marriage for his children.

4. Of what did Lorraine Suggs accuse her husband?
(a) Intentionally making a mess when he was home.
(b) Cheating on her.
(c) Ignoring his family.
(d) Being too strict on the kids.

5. In "Fashions and Fads that Underwhelmed Me," what aspect of fashion trends did Bombeck discuss?
(a) The way trends begin.
(b) The disdain to those carrying on past trends.
(c) The tendencies of trends to repeat.
(d) The shortness of trends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a fad listed by Bombed as trends that she knew would soon go away?

2. In "Gametime," how long did Bombeck watch game shows?

3. When must a game show contestant "stay on [their] feet?"

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

5. What law did Bombeck decide should exist in "Register Camera Nuts?"

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