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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what would Bombeck find remnants of in handbags from her mother?
(a) Lipstick.
(b) Hair curlers.
(c) False eyelashes.
(d) Rouge.

2. What space flight did Bombeck mention in "Gametime?"
(a) Russian Soyuz XI.
(b) Andromeda IX.
(c) Memphis Hope I
(d) The Challenging II.

3. What did Bombeck attempt to recite in "Why Can't Our Average Little Family Get Their Own TV series?" that ended up not being funny?
(a) Children's jokes.
(b) Oscar Wilde monologues.
(c) Limericks.
(d) One-liners.

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

5. When discussing when a child should call their parent with an emergency at work, what piece of furniture was taken into consideration?
(a) The dining room table.
(b) The family rocking chair.
(c) The sofa without Scotch Guard.
(d) The antique trunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bombeck claim is the purpose of "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?"

2. Why did Bombeck claim to be unable to store a second tennis ball like other women?

3. Why did Bombeck dislike several fashion trends?

4. What were Bombeck's friends' opinions on game shows?

5. For what offense would Bombeck not be convicted, according to "Register Camera Nuts?"

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