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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the family usually stay on their way to their vacation destination?
(a) In a small cottage beside the water.
(b) A hotel in Boston.
(c) Aunt Elinor's house.
(d) A hotel in New London, Connecticut.

2. What method did Dad use with the children to reinforce that they work hard in school?
(a) He rewarded them heavily.
(b) He signed them up for classes below their grade level.
(c) He punished them often.
(d) He made them meet with the principal once a week.

3. What is the primary focus of Chapter2?
(a) The reader learns that Dad has a bad temper and little sense of humor.
(b) The reader learned more about the practical and strict side of Dad.
(c) The reader learns more about Dad's work life.
(d) The reader learns more about the impractical and fun loving side of Dad.

4. What decision did Dad make regarding his own surgery?
(a) He chose not to have the surgery, and he would save money for his children's surgeries.
(b) He chose not to be completely put under during the surgery.
(c) He had the oldest children assist the doctor so they could learn about operations.
(d) He became ill watching the children's surgeries and backed out of his own.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Chapter 5 entitled "Mister Chairman"?

2. How did Mother usually respond to Dad's joking and situations that would come up with the children?

3. How did Dad respond when Bill played a practical joke on him?

4. What lessons did Dad conduct with the children on their vacation?

5. How did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?

(see the answer key)

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