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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 did the children's peers at school harass them about?
(a) Having hired help at home.
(b) Using wooden pencils.
(c) Owning a nice car.
(d) Their father being plump.

2. When his daughters went on dates, what did Dad frequently do?
(a) He drove them to and from the date.
(b) He inspected them first for any hints of makeup.
(c) He gave them a long speech about proper social conduct.
(d) He tagged along as their chaperone.

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 wanted to inspect their appearances and be sure they looked respectable.
(c) He had never left any of the children behind, but he wasn't going to risk it.
(d) He always maintained a strict routine, even when it wasn't necessary.

4. What did Dad have a tendency to do on road trips?
(a) He would regret deciding to take a road trip, because it was so difficult.
(b) He would fall asleep while driving and they would have to stop for awhile.
(c) He would forget to pack some of the luggage.
(d) He would get lost, because he refused to get directions or use a map.

5. When Anne went to her first dance with a date, who did Dad insist would be her chaperone?
(a) Mother.
(b) Tom.
(c) Himself.
(d) Frank, Jr.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mother ensure the finances would not dwindle too much?

2. What was Dad's response to the movie "Over the Hill to the Poor House"?

3. Throughout Chapter 6, what quality does Dad display with regard to his children?

4. Why did the older girls use their own money to buy silk stockings and teddies?

5. How did Dad include his family in his work schedule?

(see the answer key)

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