Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr.
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 166 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a reason that the family outing was a disaster?
(a) The girls were embarrassed by their clothes.
(b) Mother was not amused by Dad's antics.
(c) The car engine failed, and they could not drive home.
(d) The boys started goofing off.

2. Throughout Chapter 6, what quality does Dad display with regard to his children?
(a) Patience, allowing his children to play when they're young and be educated when they're older.
(b) Passiveness about his children's education.
(c) Intolerance for their lack of interest in education.
(d) Dedication to educating them whenever he could.

3. According to Ernestine, which of the following statements is true about the popularity of the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen"?
(a) The readers do not ask many questions about the Gilbreth family.
(b) It was very popular a few decades ago, but it is not very popular today.
(c) Although people around the world like the story, the book sales were never very strong.
(d) It has captured the hearts of readers across decades and around the world through book sales and an active website.

4. What was Dad's view of religious training?
(a) He didn't believe in God, nor did he want his children to have religious education.
(b) He didn't trust the church, but he wanted his children to have religious education.
(c) He believed in God, but he was uncomfortable allowing his children to have religious training.
(d) He wasn't sure whether or not he believed in God, but held an appreciation for the history of religion.

5. What was the Family Council?
(a) Family outings.
(b) Monthly family meetings.
(c) Mother and Dad's time to be alone together.
(d) Weekly family meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?

2. How did Mother approach her disagreement with Dad in a particular area of parenting?

3. When the children got measles, what did Dad do?

4. What volunteer work was Mother involved in?

5. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?

(see the answer key)

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