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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 87 - 128.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bombeck worry her son will never do?
(a) Find a career that makes him happy.
(b) Marry.
(c) Graduate college.
(d) Leave their town.

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

3. For what offense would Bombeck not be convicted, according to "Register Camera Nuts?"
(a) Punishing her husband for pushing her too far after his camera prank.
(b) Refusing mugshots.
(c) Destroying her husband's camera.
(d) Running a red light.

4. According to "Are Family Vacations Legal," what was illegal in forty-seven states?
(a) Crossing state borders without making a rest stop.
(b) Heckling drivers from other states.
(c) Singing cheesy songs in the car.
(d) Pretending it was a mistake to leave one's child behind in a rest room.

5. In "Illegal Possession of Junk Food," what would Bombeck sell on a trial basis to trick kids into eating better?
(a) Freshly baked cookies.
(b) Fresh fruit.
(c) Fresh vegetables.
(d) Milkshakes.

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. 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 son cite specifically as being an article of clothing he wears several times before washing it?

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

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