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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Bombeck's focus in "At What Age Is a Child Capable of Dressing Himself"?
2. To what question was "I. Dontcare" the response?
3. According to Bombeck, what do children wrongly believe in "Haven't I Always Loved Whatshisname Best?"
4. What does Bombeck claim is the purpose of "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?"
5. What did Bombeck claim mothers always have a hard time getting right when it came to their children?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe some of the things that children must be aware of when staying home alone in "Primer for Imaginative Children."
2. Who is Lorraine Suggs?
3. What annoyances does Bombeck describe in "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad?"
4. According to "If You Thought the Wedding Was Bad," what were some of the differences between men and women that should be discussed prior to the wedding?
5. What does Bombeck hypothesize about the reasons so many marriages fail?
6. What were some of the considerations Bombeck claimed children should think about before calling a parent at work?
7. What were some of the basic tasks that Bombeck's family were unable to perform in "Is There Life After Mine?"
8. According to Bombeck, what was the result of the coffee boycott in 1942?
9. What was the purpose of the article about the female architect and how did it make Bombeck feel as a result?
10. What did Bombeck claim about remembering children's names in "Haven't I Always Loved Whatshisname Best?"
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How did Bombeck's writing blend together different genres? Discuss this question by analyzing the different genres in which she delves for her writing. Be sure to use examples from essays spanning through several years of her career while being guided by a strong thesis statement.
Essay Topic 2
Compose a brief essay that details Bombeck's relationship with her children. Draw upon several of her essays for inspiration, while connecting one theme and idea to another (for example, her sons' personal hygiene to her discussions with them about putting away their laundry). Discuss how their relationships change and evolve, while discussing how they remain rooted in love and respect.
Essay Topic 3
Compose an essay that discusses the evolution of Bombeck's writing using "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?" Develop a clear thesis statement and cite specific examples from the text to support your arguments. Discuss the changes in the technical aspects of her writing, her subject matter, and how her opinions did or did not change on certain topics throughout the years. Do not focus on these topics exclusively. In this essay, creating an outline to guide your work will be helpful.
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