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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 41 - 86.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why was a doctor's appointment no longer an excusable absence at work?
(a) If the person is well enough to go the doctor, they are well enough to work.
(b) The office could not confirm if the employee had a doctor's appointment.
(c) The employee can only leave for doctor's appointments for the children.
(d) The employee needed to keep their health insurance costs down.

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

5. In "Who Killed Apple Pie?," what does Bombeck discuss as being no longer fulfilling for women?
(a) Going to church.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Having children.
(d) Housework.

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. Why did Bombeck claim to be unable to store a second tennis ball like other women?

3. What was better than backhand, according to Bombeck's tennis advice?

4. What would drive a mother crazy if the child were to meet that parent at the door with this?

5. What trends did Bombeck claim she had a hard time accepting fully in "Have a Good Day"?

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