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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 name did Bombeck's mother use that was closest to her actual name in "Haven't I Always Loved Whatshisname Best?"
(a) Emily.
(b) Emma.
(c) Edna.
(d) Irene.

2. 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) Dentist appointments.
(b) Commercials.
(c) Bathroom breaks.
(d) Household chores.

3. What does Bombeck claim is the purpose of "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?"
(a) Living the better life.
(b) Escaping reality.
(c) Survival.
(d) Exercising the mind.

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

5. According to Bombeck, what could her mother never get right about her, despite her status as an only child?
(a) Her name.
(b) Her birthday.
(c) Her age.
(d) Her wedding anniversary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad," what was the problem not discussed that destroyed marriages?

2. According to Bombeck, what was the only reason a man would snore?

3. What did Bombeck's children claim the adults would have problems managing in "Why Can't We Have Our Own Apartment?"

4. What has Bombeck's family not mastered in "Is There Life After Mine?"

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

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