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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. In the Preface, what tactic does Ernestine use in her writing to get the point across?
(a) Detailed timeline of the birth of each child in the Gilbreth family.
(b) Poetry to make the writing rhythmic and engaging.
(c) Highly sophisticated language.
(d) Anecdotes to amuse the reader.

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

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

4. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?
(a) Dad respected Mother, and yielded to her wishes when she asserted herself.
(b) Dad and Mother disagreed often.
(c) Dad did not respect Mother, because their points of view were so different.
(d) Mother always supported Dad, even if she didn't like something he was doing.

5. What was one thing that Dad would not allow?
(a) Rewards and treats for the children.
(b) Practical jokes.
(c) Others passing judgment on his family.
(d) The children to come to work with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Frank Gilbreth, Sr. do when a child or group of children did something that pleased him?

3. Whom did Dad pretend to be after a woman commented about the children?

4. Which of the following is not a reason that the family outing was a disaster?

5. How did Dad respond when Bill played a practical joke on him?

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