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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 activity took place at mealtime?
(a) They would play math tricks to learn multiplication.
(b) Dad quizzed the children with science and history trivia.
(c) Dad would play classical records and teach the children about the composer and the history of the music.
(d) Each family member took turns telling a story about their day.

2. What practical joke did Dad often play on the children?
(a) He would tell them to look in the engine of the car for a birdie, and then he would honk the horn to scare them.
(b) He would blow the whistle to get their attention and then say "Just joking!"
(c) He would tell them he had a lavish surprise for them, but he really had nothing.
(d) He would tell them they couldn't have dessert, but then he would take them out for ice cream.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What influence did Dad's work life have on his home life?

2. What did Bill do on the road trip which made everyone laugh?

3. What did Dad have a tendency to do on road trips?

4. What qualities about Mother are revealed in Chapter 7?

5. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?

(see the answer key)

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