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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 happened to the children during their trip home?
(a) They caught the whooping cough.
(b) They were detained at the train station because they lost their tickets.
(c) They were punished for misbehaving.
(d) They got lost at the train station.

2. Which of the following is true of Mother's background?
(a) She had eleven siblings.
(b) She was a teacher.
(c) She came from a wealthy family in California.
(d) She came from a poor family in Connecticut.

3. 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.

4. What challenge did the girls face where dating was concerned?
(a) Their dates would be scared of Dad and not return to the house.
(b) Their brothers would interfere and make embarrassing comments.
(c) Their dates would sometimes develop interest in one of their sisters.
(d) Their dates were often overwhelmed by their large family.

5. Where did the children have their tonsils taken out?
(a) At their Grandma Gilbreth's house.
(b) In their home.
(c) At a specialized clinic.
(d) At a large, prestigious hospital in Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Gilbreth children visit Mother's relatives, how did they behave at first?

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

3. According to Ernestine, which of the following statements is true about the popularity of the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen"?

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

5. How did Lill display a strong work ethic at the age of eight?

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