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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Mother and Dad were a great team as parents, in what area did they disagree?
(a) The children's education.
(b) Rewarding the children.
(c) The children's religion.
(d) The children's sleep habits.

2. Which of the following is true about Dad's background?
(a) His father had a construction business and encouraged his son to follow the same career path.
(b) His mother was a passive woman and died very young.
(c) His father was a store owner and died very young.
(d) He was an orphan, because both of his parents died when he was very young.

3. What did Frank Gilbreth, Sr. do when a child or group of children did something that pleased him?
(a) He let them skip their chores for one day.
(b) He gave them treats and rewards.
(c) He told them elaborate, creative bedtime stories.
(d) He took them out to dinner.

4. When Tom gave tours of the Gilbreth house while they were away, how did Mother and Dad each respond?
(a) Dad and Mother firmly agreed that it was not appropriate for Tom to do this.
(b) Dad was furious with Tom, but Mother defended him.
(c) Mother wanted to fire Tom, but Dad defended him.
(d) Mother did not like it one bit, but Dad thought it wasn't a bad idea.

5. In Chapter 1, what does the reader learn about how Dad strived to please his family?
(a) He cooked elaborate dinners.
(b) He often brought them surprises and gifts.
(c) He always came home from work on time.
(d) He took them out for ice cream every evening after dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What qualities about Mother are revealed in Chapter 7?

2. Initially, which child did the doctor say did not need their tonsils out?

3. Using a method he designed, what experiment did Dad conduct with the children?

4. What did Mother do on the road trip, which the children loved and Dad admired?

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

(see the answer key)

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