Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr.
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 166 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr.
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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. What method did Dad use to ensure no one forgot their hygiene or socialization?
(a) He gave the children rewards and treats to gently remind them.
(b) He set up charts and routines to ensure efficiency.
(c) He developed a unique whistle call for each child.
(d) Strict discipline and accountability.

2. 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.

3. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?
(a) Mother didn't think the comment made by an onlooker was funny, but Dad was amused.
(b) Dad thought the children were very well-behaved during the outing, but Mother did not think so.
(c) Mother thought they should make the best of the outing, but Dad wanted to go home.
(d) Dad was not amused by the comment made by an onlooker, but Mother thought it was funny.

4. Which of the following is not a reason that the family outing was a disaster?
(a) The boys started goofing off.
(b) The girls were embarrassed by their clothes.
(c) The car engine failed, and they could not drive home.
(d) Mother was not amused by Dad's antics.

5. When people questioned why the car was so crowded with children, how did Dad respond?
(a) He cheerfully informed them that children come cheaper by the dozen.
(b) He said that if it would have been cheaper to purchase a dozen cars, then he would have done so.
(c) He jokingly said that the dozen children were for sale, and cheaper if they bought the car too.
(d) He angrily told them to mind their own business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Dad name their first car "Foolish Carriage"?

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

3. What was one thing that Dad would not allow?

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

5. How were the children expected to respond when they heard the whistle?

(see the answer key)

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