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

2. Who was "I. Dontcare?"
(a) Her daughter's imaginary friend.
(b) The title of a children's book.
(c) Her son's homework assignment.
(d) I. Dunno's brother.

3. What was I.Dunno incapable of doing on time?
(a) Turning in homework assignments.
(b) Being on time for curfew.
(c) Returning library books.
(d) Letting the parents know about important school events.

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

5. In "Why Can't Our Average Little Family Get Their Own TV Series?" what exists in order to break up the action of a piece?
(a) Bathroom breaks.
(b) Commercials.
(c) Dentist appointments.
(d) Household chores.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was "I. Dunno," according to Bombeck?

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

4. What was Bombeck worried that scientists would discover?

5. In "Mother Mystique," what did Bombeck believe was the only way for a mother to survive?

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