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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the family's code name for going to the bathroom in the woods instead of using a public restroom?
(a) "Visiting Mr. Meadow."
(b) "Visiting Mrs. Murphy."
(c) "Visiting Mrs. Willow."
(d) "Visiting Mr. Tree."

2. The children joined together to vote for __________.
(a) A dog.
(b) A canoe.
(c) A tree house.
(d) A cat.

3. What was Fred's job in the household?
(a) He was head of the Utilities Committee.
(b) He was in charge when Dad was not home.
(c) He was head of the Laundry Committee.
(d) He was in charge of the dinner dishes.

4. Why is Chapter 5 entitled "Mister Chairman"?
(a) Dad enforced a new rule that the children must call him Mister Chairman instead of Dad.
(b) Bill told Dad he wanted to be called Mister Chairman when he is grown up and successful in business.
(c) Martha wanted to be respected like the boys, and she told everyone her new name was Mister Chairman.
(d) Mother and Dad ran the household like a business, and Dad was the Chairman.

5. In Chapter 8, what does the reader learn about Mother's family?
(a) They focused on the importance of relationships rather than appearances.
(b) They focused on appearances rather than on the importance of relationships.
(c) They were very boisterous and outgoing people.
(d) They were preoccupied by their material possessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Dad name their first car "Foolish Carriage"?

2. When Tom gave tours of the Gilbreth house while they were away, how did Mother and Dad each respond?

3. Who was Mrs. Bruce?

4. Which of the following is true about when Dad first met Mother's family?

5. How did the children feel when they experienced luxury?

(see the answer key)

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