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

2. The Preface provides a glimpse into which dynamics of the Gilbreth household?
(a) Shared responsibility for their dozens of pets.
(b) Children frequently tattling on one another.
(c) Constant disorder and misbehavior.
(d) Interactions with grandparents and beloved staff.

3. 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) Highly sophisticated language.
(c) Anecdotes to amuse the reader.
(d) Poetry to make the writing rhythmic and engaging.

4. Which of the following is an accurate description of Dad?
(a) He was a short man who was confident, yet very reserved.
(b) He was a large man who was very self-assured and successful in business.
(c) He was a very serious man and didn't have a very good sense of humor.
(d) Although he was very smart, he struggled to find success in business.

5. What did Frank Gilbreth, Sr. do when a child or group of children did something that pleased him?
(a) He told them elaborate, creative bedtime stories.
(b) He gave them treats and rewards.
(c) He let them skip their chores for one day.
(d) He took them out to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?

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

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

4. Although Dad was a strict taskmaster, this was tempered by __________.

5. Who was permitted to sit in the front seat for their big family outing?

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