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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 167 - 213.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was "I. Dontcare?"
(a) Her daughter's imaginary friend.
(b) Her son's homework assignment.
(c) I. Dunno's brother.
(d) The title of a children's book.

2. What did the woman on the plane reveal to Bombeck in "Are You Listening"?
(a) She was accompanying her husband's body to the city where their son lived.
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) She was meeting her parents for the first time in her life.
(d) She was returning from her best friend's funeral.

3. In "Constitutionality of Drive-in Windows," what did Bombeck decide she would rather do as opposed to getting out of her car?
(a) Have her husband take care of the errands.
(b) Take her business elsewhere.
(c) Send her child inside.
(d) Grow longer arms.

4. What is the name of the little girl about whom Bombeck speaks in "Mother Mystique"?
(a) Cathie.
(b) Stacie.
(c) Carrie.
(d) Allie.

5. From what months did Bombeck claim to always be cold?
(a) November until March.
(b) September until December.
(c) July until October.
(d) May until September.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Varicose Open," what would Bombeck not have allowed to grow together?

2. How did Bombeck sarcastically refer to the restaurant they walked into in "The Right to Declare War?"

3. How did Bombeck claim to use to help thaw out pork chops?

4. To what did Bombeck become addicted while in Europe?

5. According to a magazine article in "Who Killed Apple Pie?," what was the career woman's job?

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