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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity took place at mealtime?
(a) Dad quizzed the children with science and history trivia.
(b) Each family member took turns telling a story about their day.
(c) Dad would play classical records and teach the children about the composer and the history of the music.
(d) They would play math tricks to learn multiplication.

2. In Chapter 17, Dad's relationship with his cantankerous car is likened to what?
(a) His relationship with the dog.
(b) His relationship with Mother.
(c) His relationship with Tom.
(d) His relationship with the children.

3. Initially, which child did the doctor say did not need their tonsils out?
(a) Ernestine.
(b) Frank, Jr.
(c) Martha.
(d) Bill.

4. How were paid chores assigned to the children?
(a) To those with the best grades.
(b) According to their age.
(c) To the lowest bidder.
(d) To those with the best behavior.

5. Although Dad was a strict taskmaster, this was tempered by __________.
(a) His good sense of humor and generosity.
(b) His quiet, reserved personality.
(c) His sensitivity.
(d) A degree in psychology.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Anne went to her first dance with a date, who did Dad insist would be her chaperone?

2. Which of the following is not a challenge Mother faced as she traveled with the children?

3. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?

4. Using a method he designed, what experiment did Dad conduct with the children?

5. Where did the family usually stay on their way to their vacation destination?

(see the answer key)

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