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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What volunteer work was Mother involved in?
(a) She made quilts for those less fortunate.
(b) She was involved in local politics and served on a campaign committee.
(c) She was active in Sunday school work and served on several committees.
(d) She volunteered in the town library.

2. 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 learns more about the impractical and fun loving side of Dad.
(c) The reader learns more about Dad's work life.
(d) The reader learned more about the practical and strict side of Dad.

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

4. What was one thing that Dad would not allow?
(a) Practical jokes.
(b) Others passing judgment on his family.
(c) Rewards and treats for the children.
(d) The children to come to work with him.

5. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?
(a) Dad thought the children were very well-behaved during the outing, but Mother did not think so.
(b) Mother thought they should make the best of the outing, but Dad wanted to go home.
(c) Mother didn't think the comment made by an onlooker was funny, but Dad was amused.
(d) Dad was not amused by the comment made by an onlooker, but Mother thought it was funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Mother and Dad were a great team as parents, in what area did they disagree?

2. Who was Mrs. Bruce?

3. When the children considered what it would have been like to be an only child, what was their conclusion?

4. What did the children do before they left the area where they ate lunch?

5. What was Dad's favorite part of their first car?

(see the answer key)

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