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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary focus of Chapter2?
(a) The reader learns that Dad has a bad temper and little sense of humor.
(b) The reader learns more about Dad's work life.
(c) The reader learned more about the practical and strict side of Dad.
(d) The reader learns more about the impractical and fun loving side of Dad.

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

3. 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) Dad thought the children were very well-behaved during the outing, but Mother did not think so.
(d) Mother thought they should make the best of the outing, but Dad wanted to go home.

4. The children joined together to vote for __________.
(a) A canoe.
(b) A dog.
(c) A tree house.
(d) A cat.

5. Which of the following is true of Mother's background?
(a) She came from a wealthy family in California.
(b) She came from a poor family in Connecticut.
(c) She was a teacher.
(d) She had eleven siblings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mrs. Bruce?

2. What method did Dad use with the children to reinforce that they work hard in school?

3. What was Dad's view of religious training?

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

5. What comment did one woman in particular make about the children?

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