1. What was Bombeck worried that scientists would discover?
(a) Exercise decreased one's lifespan.
(b) Pantyhose would be bad for you.
(c) Wine had no health benefits.
(d) Lettuce was fattening.

2. What did Bombeck believe a baby should be allowed to decide?
(a) The baby should be allowed to decide whether they want to be dressed up all of the time.
(b) The baby should be allowed to decide whether to eat baby food.
(c) The baby should be allowed to decide whether they want to be passed around at parties.
(d) The baby should be allowed to decide whether they want a playdate.

3. What impressed Bombeck most about contestant's knowledge?
(a) The amount of sheer luck.
(b) Their lack thereof.
(c) The singularity of their expertise.
(d) The breadth of their knowledge.

4. According to a magazine article in "Who Killed Apple Pie?," what was the career woman's job?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Architect.
(d) Lawyer.

5. What did Bombeck predict as being the future of game show contestants?
(a) They would be used to train CIA agents.
(b) They would have to sign a waiver.
(c) They would be forced to sign over their houses?
(d) They would need to undergo training.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Constitutionality of Drive-in Windows," which of the following is not one of the places Bombeck listed as examples of when to use a drive-through window?

2. Why would Bombeck have felt self-conscious during "Constitutionality of Drive-in Windows?"

3. In "Killing Your Mother," from what did Bombeck try to protect her son?

4. After her son moves out, into what does Bombeck transform his bedroom?

5. Why would Bombeck's theoretical winning contestant have been disqualified from the coat?

(see the answer key)

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