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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters from Preface - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the children expected to respond when they heard the whistle?
(a) They were to go to bed.
(b) They were to shout their name to be accounted for.
(c) They were to come as quickly as possible.
(d) They were to start their chores.

2. What comment did one woman in particular make about the children?
(a) The children looked hungry.
(b) The poor children looked adorable in their uniforms.
(c) The children appeared to be very well-behaved.
(d) The children were probably greedy and undisciplined.

3. Which of the following was true about Dad's driving?
(a) He always drove very fsat.
(b) He was a terrible driver.
(c) He was a terrific driver.
(d) He always drove very slow.

4. What was Dad's favorite part of their first car?
(a) The spare tire.
(b) The steering wheel.
(c) The color of the paint.
(d) The horn.

5. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?
(a) He attempted to use two lawnmowers to cut the grass.
(b) He wore the same trousers every day.
(c) He skipped breakfast each day.
(d) He attempted to use two razors to shave his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do we learn about Mother during the big family outing in the car?

2. Which of the following is an accurate description of Dad?

3. In Chapter 1, what does the reader learn about how Dad strived to please his family?

4. How did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?

5. Which of the following was true of Lillian Moller Gilbreth and Frank Bunker Gilbreth?

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