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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 129 - 166.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Bombeck have at the time of "At What Age Is a Child Capable of Dressing Himself?"
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. In "Kissing By Mutual Ratification," what is not one of the items listed as object for which a person should watch?
(a) Toothpicks.
(b) Pins.
(c) Earrings.
(d) Staples.

3. Why did Bombeck dislike several fashion trends?
(a) She was too short.
(b) They were mostly for teenagers.
(c) Her measurements are not proportional.
(d) They cheapened the fashion of an earlier decade.

4. Where did Bombeck find the dried French fry in "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Health?"
(a) Her son's backpack.
(b) Her son's shoestrings to his gym shoes.
(c) Her son's binder.
(d) Her son's saxophone case.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Mother Mystique," what did Bombeck believe was the only way for a mother to survive?

4. What was Bombeck worried that scientists would discover?

5. What was I.Dunno incapable of doing on time?

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