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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what event must Bombeck's family use the manual she wrote up in "Is There Life After Mine?"
(a) Her retirement.
(b) Her elopement with Cary Grant.
(c) Her death.
(d) Her decision to move to Paris.

2. How did Bombeck claim to use to help thaw out pork chops?
(a) The heat of her underarms.
(b) Her windowsill in the sunroom.
(c) Her furnace.
(d) Her bathtub.

3. Why would Bombeck have felt self-conscious during "Constitutionality of Drive-in Windows?"
(a) She could not figure out how to work the ATM.
(b) Her children were acting up.
(c) She knew she was being filmed in the drive-through lane.
(d) Her muffler was really loud.

4. For what title would Bombeck like to have nominated Lorraine Suggs?
(a) Mother Maryress.
(b) The Thinking Mother's Mother.
(c) Mother of the Year.
(d) Mother of the Month.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many versions of "The Star-Spangled Banner" did Bombeck decide should exist?

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

3. Who was "I. Dontcare?"

4. What does Bombeck worry her son will never do?

5. What do Bombeck and her husband wish to do in "Why Can't We Have Our Own Apartment?"

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