Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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 B

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

2. Why is Chapter 5 entitled "Mister Chairman"?
(a) Martha wanted to be respected like the boys, and she told everyone her new name was Mister Chairman.
(b) Mother and Dad ran the household like a business, and Dad was the Chairman.
(c) Bill told Dad he wanted to be called Mister Chairman when he is grown up and successful in business.
(d) Dad enforced a new rule that the children must call him Mister Chairman instead of Dad.

3. Which is an example of how Mother and Dad allowed the children to have a say in the running of the household?
(a) The children proposed purchasing a different rug from what Mother chose, and she concurred.
(b) Mother and Dad spoke with each child individually to give them a chance to share their ideas.
(c) The children were allowed to develop two household rules.
(d) The children were allowed to veto anything which did not seem fair.

4. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?
(a) He skipped breakfast each day.
(b) He wore the same trousers every day.
(c) He attempted to use two lawnmowers to cut the grass.
(d) He attempted to use two razors to shave his face.

5. How did Mother approach her disagreement with Dad in a particular area of parenting?
(a) She argued with him about it.
(b) She went along with it.
(c) She quietly resented him for it.
(d) She went behind his back and did things differently.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Dad pretend to be after a woman commented about the children?

2. How did Dad feel when their crowded car drew the attention of onlookers?

3. Who was Mrs. Bruce?

4. Which of the following is not a reason that the family outing was a disaster?

5. How were paid chores assigned to the children?

(see the answer key)

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