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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 "Joe Carter's Jubilance and Excitement Seminar," how many aspects of decorum were listed?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

2. Read the following statement: "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me." Of what is that statement an example in Bombeck's son's paper?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Humor.
(d) Teaching lessons.

3. What was Bombeck unable to find when her son needed a particular object to return to school?
(a) Crayons.
(b) His health card.
(c) Paper.
(d) His birth certificate.

4. In Bombeck's son's example of his mother's lessons in logic, what would prevent a child from not being allowed to go to the store?
(a) Wearing dirty clothes from the day before.
(b) Getting a detention from the principal.
(c) Getting anything lower than a B on their report cards.
(d) Hurting themselves if they fall off their bikes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what would Bombeck find remnants of in handbags from her mother?

2. Where did Bombeck find the pencil nub?

3. After her son moves out, into what does Bombeck transform his bedroom?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were Bombeck's beliefs about kissing?

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

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

5. What prank did Bombeck's husband play on her in "Register Camera Nuts" and how did she react?

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

7. What is "Inspector 56?"

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

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

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

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