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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often did the Gilbreth family practice fire drills?
(a) Never.
(b) Every day.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once a month.

2. Whom did Dad pretend to be after a woman commented about the children?
(a) A policeman who was taking a group of undisciplined children to an orphanage.
(b) The leader of a group of circus performers.
(c) A benevolent superintendent who was taking a group of orphans out for the day.
(d) A teacher who was taking children on a field trip.

3. In the Preface, what tactic does Ernestine use in her writing to get the point across?
(a) Poetry to make the writing rhythmic and engaging.
(b) Anecdotes to amuse the reader.
(c) Highly sophisticated language.
(d) Detailed timeline of the birth of each child in the Gilbreth family.

4. Which is an example of how Dad never allowed the children to waste time at home?
(a) The children were required to sleep in their school clothes so they were ready in the morning.
(b) The children were expected to eat their breakfast in five minutes or less.
(c) The children were required to recite poetry while bathing.
(d) The children were required to listen to language records while bathing.

5. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?
(a) He had never left any of the children behind, but he wasn't going to risk it.
(b) He always maintained a strict routine, even when it wasn't necessary.
(c) On two occasions, some of the children were left behind.
(d) He wanted to inspect their appearances and be sure they looked respectable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dad's view of religious training?

2. What subject was Martha particularly good at, which gained the family notoriety?

3. Which of the following is an accurate description of Dad?

4. Which of the following is not a reason that the family outing was a disaster?

5. What was one thing that Dad would not allow?

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