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

2. Although Dad was a strict taskmaster, this was tempered by __________.
(a) His good sense of humor and generosity.
(b) A degree in psychology.
(c) His sensitivity.
(d) His quiet, reserved personality.

3. How often did the Gilbreth family practice fire drills?
(a) Every day.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Never.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What elements of the novel does Ernestine Gilbreth Carey introduce in the Preface of the book?

2. In Chapter 3, what did the children have to do before their big family outing in the Pierce Arrow?

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

4. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?

5. How did Mother usually respond to Dad's joking and situations that would come up with the children?

(see the answer key)

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