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

2. In "Gametime," how long did Bombeck watch game shows?
(a) Several hours.
(b) Three days.
(c) Several days.
(d) Two hours.

3. In Bombeck's imagined game show scenario, what would the woman initially win?
(a) A new car.
(b) A large sum of money.
(c) A set of furniture.
(d) An all-expenses paid vacation.

4. For what offense would Bombeck not be convicted, according to "Register Camera Nuts?"
(a) Destroying her husband's camera.
(b) Punishing her husband for pushing her too far after his camera prank.
(c) Refusing mugshots.
(d) Running a red light.

5. What did Bombeck's son believe would happen if he followed his mother's wishes in "Search and Seizure Rights in the Laundry Room?"
(a) His closet might explode.
(b) He would never be able to find his socks again.
(c) His clean clothes would get mixed up with his dirty clothes.
(d) His dresser would not close.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Bombeck's son begin to believe that he was unappreciated by everyone?

2. What does Bombeck worry her son will never do?

3. What did Bombeck's husband think of her analogy in "How to Speak Child Fluently?"

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reasons did Jackie believe game shows were bad for people?

2. What impressed Bombeck most about the women on game shows?

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

4. What is "Inspector 56?"

5. What was Bombeck's plan to get children to eat healthier in "Illegal Possession of Junk Food?"

6. For what reasons was Bombeck always self-conscious about using the drive-in at a bank?

7. What was the story behind the note in "Warning: Families May Be Dangerous To Your Healthy."

8. What were some trends Bombeck hoped were on the way out and how did she admit to ultimately feeling about certain fads?

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

10. Discuss Bombeck's analogy of children in "How to Speak Child Fluently."

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