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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Bombeck's son begin to believe that he was unappreciated by everyone?
(a) When he became a teenager.
(b) When he became employed.
(c) When he got his driver's license.
(d) When he started college.

2. In "Mother Mystique," what did Bombeck believe was the only way for a mother to survive?
(a) Taking control of the car radio.
(b) Knowing what their children were always doing.
(c) Assigning chores.
(d) Sending the children to school.

3. For what reasons did Bombeck want to recognize Lorraine Suggs as a mother?
(a) She raised ten children on her own.
(b) She raised the perfect children, in Bombeck's eyes.
(c) She managed her own business at home, which let her remain a stay-at-home mom.
(d) She took care of her family while her husband was constantly out of town on business.

4. What did Bombeck's son believe would happen if he followed his mother's wishes in "Search and Seizure Rights in the Laundry Room?"
(a) His clean clothes would get mixed up with his dirty clothes.
(b) His dresser would not close.
(c) His closet might explode.
(d) He would never be able to find his socks again.

5. What did Bombeck's butcher begin to offer her in "Have a Good Day?"
(a) A low price on good cuts of meat.
(b) An apprenticeship.
(c) Motorcycle lessons.
(d) Cooking lessons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was "I. Dontcare?"

3. What did Bombeck cite as something that should never be considered "an act of war?"

4. What did Bombeck claim people only saw when discussing Tom Suggs and his career?

5. According to her daughter's announcement, what was about to be made illegal because of a bill in Congress?

(see the answer key)

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