1. What influence did Dad's work life have on his home life?
(a) He was always serious at home, so the children would know he was in charge.
(b) He never mixed the two because they were so different.
(c) He wanted all of the children to become engineers one day.
(d) He analyzed the inner workings of his household to establish optimal time management techniques.

2. Although the children didn't have an interest in skipping grades, what was their motivation to try to achieve it anyway?
(a) To avoid the humiliation of having a younger sibling join their class.
(b) To complete their education sooner.
(c) To make Mother and Dad proud of them.
(d) To avoid being punished.

3. How were the children expected to respond when they heard the whistle?
(a) They were to start their chores.
(b) They were to go to bed.
(c) They were to come as quickly as possible.
(d) They were to shout their name to be accounted for.

4. Which of the following is an accurate description of Dad?
(a) Although he was very smart, he struggled to find success in business.
(b) He was a short man who was confident, yet very reserved.
(c) He was a large man who was very self-assured and successful in business.
(d) He was a very serious man and didn't have a very good sense of humor.

5. What qualities about Mother are revealed in Chapter 7?
(a) She was a strong leader with a great sense of humor.
(b) She was a humble servant in the community and did not socialize very much.
(c) She was a stubborn woman, with firm beliefs.
(d) She enjoyed socializing with others and often held parties for friends.