1. What did Dad have a tendency to do on road trips?
(a) He would get lost, because he refused to get directions or use a map.
(b) He would fall asleep while driving and they would have to stop for awhile.
(c) He would forget to pack some of the luggage.
(d) He would regret deciding to take a road trip, because it was so difficult.

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

3. Who was Mrs. Bruce?
(a) She was Ernestine's favorite teacher.
(b) She was the mother of eight children.
(c) She was Dad's secretary.
(d) She was an older woman who never had any children.

4. The Preface provides a glimpse into which dynamics of the Gilbreth household?
(a) Constant disorder and misbehavior.
(b) Children frequently tattling on one another.
(c) Interactions with grandparents and beloved staff.
(d) Shared responsibility for their dozens of pets.

5. What do we learn about Mother during the big family outing in the car?
(a) She could quietly, yet firmly stand up for herself.
(b) She supported Dad's antics.
(c) She was very easy-going, and shrugged off anything she didn't approve of.
(d) She had a great sense of humor.