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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 167 - 213.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what was the "fanny sweater" an example in "Fashions and Fads that Underwhelmed Me"?
(a) Trends that she fervantly supported.
(b) Trends that made Bombeck lose interest in fashion.
(c) Trends that ended before they started.
(d) Trends that she never understood.

2. What was less expensive than traveling in the traditional manner?
(a) Going to Europe by boat.
(b) Tour packages.
(c) Traveling in a group.
(d) Using a travel agent.

3. What was Bombeck's reaction to her daughter's announcement about the bill in Congress during "Have a Good Day"?
(a) She drank all of her wine.
(b) She opened every tin can in the house and served the collected food as a casserole.
(c) She bought a pound of cannabis.
(d) She sprayed room deoderizer under her arm.

4. Which of the following did Bombeck not claim to do as a reaction to the "Great Caffeine Drought of 1942?"
(a) Buttered her hand.
(b) Shaved her tongue.
(c) Noticed the drafts caused by her eyelashes.
(d) Bleached her black clothing.

5. According to Bombeck, what do children wrongly believe in "Haven't I Always Loved Whatshisname Best?"
(a) Children believe their parents were never wrong.
(b) Children believe that their parents like working.
(c) Children believe their mother loves another child more.
(d) Children believe parents are clueless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bombeck attempt to recite in "Why Can't Our Average Little Family Get Their Own TV series?" that ended up not being funny?

2. What sort of shoes did Bombeck find particularly painful?

3. What realization did Bombeck have in "Why Can't Our Average Little Family Get Their Own TV Series?"

4. In "Joe Carter's Jubilance and Excitement Seminar," how many aspects of decorum were listed?

5. What does Bombeck worry her son will never do?

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