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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Constitutionality of Drive-in Windows," which of the following is not one of the places Bombeck listed as examples of when to use a drive-through window?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Bank.
(c) Pharmacy.
(d) Mailbox.

2. In "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Health," what did Bombeck's son need to return to school?
(a) His medical history.
(b) His psychological evaluation.
(c) A note.
(d) A binder.

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

4. At the end of "How to Speak Child Fluently," where had one of Bombeck's children crashed a car?
(a) The tree in their front yard.
(b) The garage door.
(c) The neighbor's mailbox.
(d) Their other car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Bombeck's son's paper?

2. What space flight did Bombeck mention in "Gametime?"

3. In Bombeck's imagined game show scenario, what would the woman initially win?

4. For what reasons did Bombeck tear a strip of wallpaper down in "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Health?"

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

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reasons did Bombeck decide that there should be two versions of "The Star-Spangled Banner?"

2. What were Bombeck's beliefs about kissing?

3. Describe "Things My Mother Taught Me" and how it made Bombeck feel.

4. How did Bombeck's husband humorously skewer the idealization of her analogy in "How to Speak Child Fluently"?

5. What were Bombeck's observations in regards to shopping carts?

6. Why was Bombeck's son resistant to putting away his clean laundry?

7. In "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Health," what were signs that Bombeck's son was growing up?

8. How did Bombeck sum up her theories on the future of game show contestants in her theoretical game show?

9. What is significant about Bombeck's discovery of false eyelashes in purses from her mother?

10. What are some parts of "A Baby's Bill of Rights?"

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