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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 87 - 128.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Bombeck once claim she would be if she did not emphasize the truthfulness in recounting her son's bad habits?
(a) A traitor to women.
(b) An irresponsible writer.
(c) A liar.
(d) A terrible mother.

3. From what months did Bombeck claim to always be cold?
(a) November until March.
(b) September until December.
(c) July until October.
(d) May until September.

4. What did Bombeck claim people only saw when discussing Tom Suggs and his career?
(a) The downside to being away from one's family.
(b) People believed he was thoughtless when going on business trips.
(c) People claimed he had the perfect opportunity to be unfaithful to his wife.
(d) The positive side of constantly travelling.

5. What was Bombeck's final pet peeve with her husband in "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad"?
(a) Running late.
(b) Not putting gas in the car.
(c) Not taking out the garbage.
(d) Talking back to the radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did most people tell Lorraine Suggs about her situation with her family?

2. For what reasons would one call legal aid on an exist ramp?

3. What did Bombeck discover about her son's return to school in "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Health?"

4. What was Bombeck's reaction to her daughter's announcement about the bill in Congress during "Have a Good Day"?

5. For what offense would Bombeck not be convicted, according to "Register Camera Nuts?"

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