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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Fashions and Fads that Underwhelmed Me," what aspect of fashion trends did Bombeck discuss?
(a) The disdain to those carrying on past trends.
(b) The way trends begin.
(c) The shortness of trends.
(d) The tendencies of trends to repeat.

2. In "A Baby's Bill of Rights," for what offense would Bombeck assign a penalty?
(a) Waking the baby to show him off to visitors.
(b) Tossing the baby in the air after eating.
(c) Dressing the baby like a doll.
(d) Using baby talk.

3. What did Bombeck once note about the features of a shopping cart?
(a) It had no brakes.
(b) One wheel was always loose.
(c) The steering was off.
(d) The basket was too small.

4. What would amaze Bombeck about the game shows?
(a) The game show host's cheesiness.
(b) The women's knowledge.
(c) The excitement of the winners.
(d) The uniform beauty of the game show assistants.

5. What did Bombeck predict as being the future of game show contestants?
(a) They would be used to train CIA agents.
(b) They would be forced to sign over their houses?
(c) They would have to sign a waiver.
(d) They would need to undergo training.

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

7. Ultimately, why would Bombeck's winner in her game show scenario have been disqualified?
(a) Overshooting their bet.
(b) Winning after the show's daily runtime.
(c) Fainting.
(d) Losing too much money.

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

9. Why would Bombeck's theoretical winning contestant have been disqualified from the coat?
(a) It would not have been in her size.
(b) It gifted to someone else.
(c) It was last year's style.
(d) It did not match her hair.

10. What did Bombeck once claim she would be if she did not emphasize the truthfulness in recounting her son's bad habits?
(a) A liar.
(b) A terrible mother.
(c) An irresponsible writer.
(d) A traitor to women.

11. What was the name of Bombeck's son's paper?
(a) "Why My Mother Is The Funniest Person I Know."
(b) "Why My Mother Gave Me Independence."
(c) "Why My Mother Loves Me."
(d) "Things My Mother Taught Me."

12. What sort of bikini was a trend in "Fashions and Fads that Underwhelmed Me"?
(a) Three piece bikini.
(b) Diaper bikini.
(c) Pink polka dot bikini.
(d) One-piece bikini.

13. During "Search and Seizure Rights in the Laundry Room," what did Bombeck's son claim was impossible for him to do?
(a) Put his clean laundry away.
(b) Change his sheets more than once a month.
(c) Fold his shirts neatly.
(d) Shower nightly.

14. What did Bombeck's husband think of her analogy in "How to Speak Child Fluently?"
(a) He thought it was silly.
(b) He liked it.
(c) He did not care for it.
(d) He believed it was exaggerated.

15. After her son moves out, into what does Bombeck transform his bedroom?
(a) A guest room.
(b) An exercise room.
(c) A storage space.
(d) A television room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bombeck claim to do when she saw her daughter's ears were pierced?

2. According to Bombeck, what was notable about using a shopping cart?

3. What did Bombeck's son believe would happen if he followed his mother's wishes in "Search and Seizure Rights in the Laundry Room?"

4. How many people did Bombeck cite as being necessary for driving a shopping cart?

5. Where did Bombeck find the dried French fry in "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Health?"

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