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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does the reader learn in Chapter 14?
(a) Dad dabbled in photography, but it never became his strong passion.
(b) Mother never wanted her picture taken, but she was supportive of Dad's hobby.
(c) Dad never expected the children to help him with his motion study projects.
(d) Dad was passionate about photography, and it sometimes hurt the family.

2. Where did the children have their tonsils taken out?
(a) In their home.
(b) At a specialized clinic.
(c) At their Grandma Gilbreth's house.
(d) At a large, prestigious hospital in Chicago.

3. At what point in their relationship did Mother and Dad begin to dream about having a large family?
(a) After they had their first child.
(b) On their wedding day.
(c) After they had their second child.
(d) On their first date.

4. What lessons did Dad conduct with the children on their vacation?
(a) Marine Biology and Physics.
(b) Morse Code and Astronomy.
(c) History and Mathematics.
(d) Construction and Physics.

5. Why did Mother leave the hospital before giving birth to her seventh child?
(a) She was lonely.
(b) She didn't like the hospital staff.
(c) She was scared.
(d) The children missed her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Dad fell overboard their boat?

2. What was Fred's job in the household?

3. Throughout Chapter 6, what quality does Dad display with regard to his children?

4. How did Dad behave on the boat?

5. How were paid chores assigned to the children?

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