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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bombeck noticed that her children's appearances were particularly disheveled one day, what was the occasion?
(a) School social.
(b) School picture day.
(c) Last day of school.
(d) Football game.

2. What was Bombeck unable to secure for her family in "Who Killed Apple Pie?"
(a) A babysitter.
(b) A playgroup.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A doctor.

3. What did Bombeck's children claim the adults would have problems managing in "Why Can't We Have Our Own Apartment?"
(a) Isolation.
(b) Maintenance.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Money.

4. According to Bombeck, into what article of clothing could a halter top be transformed?
(a) Girdle.
(b) Hat.
(c) Purse.
(d) Skirt.

5. What impressed Bombeck most about contestant's knowledge?
(a) Their lack thereof.
(b) The amount of sheer luck.
(c) The singularity of their expertise.
(d) The breadth of their knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Bombeck's theoretical winning contestant have been disqualified from the coat?

2. In "A Baby's Bill of Rights," for what offense would Bombeck assign a penalty?

3. When must a game show contestant "stay on [their] feet?"

4. In "Joe Carter's Jubilance and Excitement Seminar," how many aspects of decorum were listed?

5. Ultimately, why would Bombeck's winner in her game show scenario have been disqualified?

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