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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 Bombeck unable to secure for her family in "Who Killed Apple Pie?"
(a) A babysitter.
(b) A playgroup.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A doctor.

2. What did Bombeck claim people only saw when discussing Tom Suggs and his career?
(a) People believed he was thoughtless when going on business trips.
(b) People claimed he had the perfect opportunity to be unfaithful to his wife.
(c) The positive side of constantly travelling.
(d) The downside to being away from one's family.

3. Of what did Lorraine Suggs accuse her husband?
(a) Being too strict on the kids.
(b) Intentionally making a mess when he was home.
(c) Ignoring his family.
(d) Cheating on her.

4. According to a magazine article in "Who Killed Apple Pie?," what was the career woman's job?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Architect.

5. In "White Socks in a Pantyhose World," what did Bombeck admit to being?
(a) A total gossip.
(b) A worrier.
(c) A natural born leader.
(d) A bad cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bombeck, what do children wrongly believe in "Haven't I Always Loved Whatshisname Best?"

2. Why did Bombeck want to recognize Tom Suggs in her column?

3. When her family mourned Bombeck's imaginary death in "Is There Life After Mine?" what did they regret the most?

4. What did Bombeck's mother ask for in "Why Can't Our Average Little Family Get Their Own TV Series?" when Bombeck puts a halt to all of the action?

5. For what title would Bombeck like to have nominated Lorraine Suggs?

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