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

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

3. What did Bombeck once note about the features of a shopping cart?

4. During "Search and Seizure Rights in the Laundry Room," what did Bombeck's son claim was impossible for him to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Bombeck's theoretical game show, what would lead to the winning contestant winning a mink coat?

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

3. What were Bombeck's beliefs about kissing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Bombeck in relationship to feminism in the following format:

Part 1) The time period in which she wrote.

Part 2) Bombeck's liberation of the stereotyped housewife.

Part 3) Her relationship to her mother and daughter.

Part 4) Fashions and trends.

Part 5) Respect.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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