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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Bombeck and her husband wish to do in "Why Can't We Have Our Own Apartment?"
(a) Move to a duplex and give their kids the other side on their own.
(b) Move into their own apartment.
(c) Move to New York City.
(d) Move to England.

2. According to Bombeck's mother, why did she name her daughter "Erma"?
(a) She wanted her daughter to have a classic name.
(b) She wanted to name her daughter after her grandmother.
(c) She claimed it was easy to remember.
(d) She wanted her daughter to stand out in a crowd.

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

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

5. What is the name of the little girl about whom Bombeck speaks in "Mother Mystique"?
(a) Allie.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Cathie.
(d) Stacie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Bombeck have at the time of "At What Age Is a Child Capable of Dressing Himself?"

2. What name did Bombeck's mother use that was closest to her actual name in "Haven't I Always Loved Whatshisname Best?"

3. What does Bombeck claim is the purpose of "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?"

4. What did Bombeck claim her husband sounded like in "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad"?

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

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