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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What method did Dad use with the children to reinforce that they work hard in school?
(a) He rewarded them heavily.
(b) He punished them often.
(c) He made them meet with the principal once a week.
(d) He signed them up for classes below their grade level.

5. Who was permitted to sit in the front seat for their big family outing?
(a) Those who were particularly good.
(b) Whoever called it first.
(c) The oldest children.
(d) Mother and Dad only.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was a reason Dad drove the children to advance quickly in school?

4. When the children considered what it would have been like to be an only child, what was their conclusion?

5. What was the family's code name for going to the bathroom in the woods instead of using a public restroom?

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