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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was a doctor's appointment no longer an excusable absence at work?
(a) The office could not confirm if the employee had a doctor's appointment.
(b) If the person is well enough to go the doctor, they are well enough to work.
(c) The employee can only leave for doctor's appointments for the children.
(d) The employee needed to keep their health insurance costs down.

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

3. Who is Bombeck's focus in "At What Age Is a Child Capable of Dressing Himself"?
(a) Her brothers.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her best friend's sons.

4. According to Bombeck, what was the only reason a man would snore?
(a) To stay awake.
(b) To annoy his wife.
(c) To compete with the neighbors.
(d) To scare off the burglars.

5. To what event did Bombeck refer to as the "Great Caffeine Drought of 1942?"
(a) Her attempts to switch from coffee to tea.
(b) The surgeon general's misleading warning about caffeine.
(c) Her attempts to wean herself off of coffee.
(d) A coffee boycott.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bombeck want to recognize Tom Suggs in her column?

2. To what question was "I. Dontcare" the response?

3. What did Bombeck claim to threaten her children with if they were to have company over while the parents were away?

4. What was I.Dunno incapable of doing on time?

5. According to her daughter's announcement, what was about to be made illegal because of a bill in Congress?

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