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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 did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?
(a) With one minute of silence to calm her nerves before speaking.
(b) With a dictionary definition of whatever she planned to stress in her comments.
(c) With a humorous anecdote about her family.
(d) With one of her children by her side.

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

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

4. In Chapter 1, what does the reader learn about how Dad strived to please his family?
(a) He cooked elaborate dinners.
(b) He took them out for ice cream every evening after dinner.
(c) He often brought them surprises and gifts.
(d) He always came home from work on time.

5. In Chapter 3, what did the children have to do before their big family outing in the Pierce Arrow?
(a) They had to finish their homework.
(b) They had to conduct a fire drill.
(c) They had to wash their faces and brush their teeth.
(d) They had to finish their chores.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Dad feel when their crowded car drew the attention of onlookers?

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

4. What is the primary focus of Chapter2?

5. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?

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