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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who drove a motorcycle?
(a) Martha's boyfriend.
(b) Anne's boyfriend.
(c) Ernestine's boyfriend.
(d) Frank, Jr.

2. Following his filming of the surgeries, what did the photographer communicate to Dad?
(a) He wanted to have a lot of children, also.
(b) He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
(c) He forgot to take the lens cap off of the camera.
(d) One of the children broke his movie camera.

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

4. What was Fred's job in the household?
(a) He was head of the Laundry Committee.
(b) He was head of the Utilities Committee.
(c) He was in charge of the dinner dishes.
(d) He was in charge when Dad was not home.

5. How did Mother usually respond to Dad's joking and situations that would come up with the children?
(a) She always lost her temper.
(b) She would join in on the fun.
(c) She was good-natured about it.
(d) She would punish all of the children, and give Dad the silent treatment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a reason Dad drove the children to advance quickly in school?

2. What did the children observe about Mother after Dad passed away?

3. In the Preface, what tactic does Ernestine use in her writing to get the point across?

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

5. Who surprised Mother and the children on their trip home?

(see the answer key)

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