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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. Why would Bombeck have felt self-conscious during "Constitutionality of Drive-in Windows?"

2. Which of the following is not a fad listed by Bombed as trends that she knew would soon go away?

3. In "How to Speak Child Fluently," how did Bombeck feel about her son's paper?

4. What did Bombeck believe a baby should be allowed to decide?

5. Where would the winning contestant's trip take them in Bombeck's game show scenario?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the fashions Bombeck discusses in "Fashions and Fads that Underwhelmed Me"?

2. Why was Bombeck always consistently cold in "The Right to Declare War?"

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

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

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

6. Describe two parts of Bombeck's vacation laws.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Bombeck's success as a columnist was directly tied to the time period in which she wrote. Analyze the criticism she faced for her gender and seeming lack of feminism. Develop a clear thesis statement in order to discuss these questions and cite specific examples from the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Compose an essay relating Bombeck's annoyance at the overabundance of technologies and conveniences to her values of honesty and morality. Create a clear thesis on this subject while using strong examples from the text to support your answers and conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What is important to note about Bombeck's portrayal of different people, including her family, in her essays ? Discuss how her handling of these people reveal not only her love and respect, but her views on society. Develop a clear thesis statement and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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