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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is true about Dad's background?
(a) His father had a construction business and encouraged his son to follow the same career path.
(b) His mother was a passive woman and died very young.
(c) He was an orphan, because both of his parents died when he was very young.
(d) His father was a store owner and died very young.

2. Who was Mrs. Bruce?
(a) She was Ernestine's favorite teacher.
(b) She was the mother of eight children.
(c) She was Dad's secretary.
(d) She was an older woman who never had any children.

3. What influence did Dad's work life have on his home life?
(a) He never mixed the two because they were so different.
(b) He wanted all of the children to become engineers one day.
(c) He analyzed the inner workings of his household to establish optimal time management techniques.
(d) He was always serious at home, so the children would know he was in charge.

4. Throughout Chapter 6, what quality does Dad display with regard to his children?
(a) Intolerance for their lack of interest in education.
(b) Dedication to educating them whenever he could.
(c) Passiveness about his children's education.
(d) Patience, allowing his children to play when they're young and be educated when they're older.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Much to Dad's dismay, what happened when he attempted to build a cement bird bath?

4. According to Ernestine, which of the following statements is true about the popularity of the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen"?

5. What did the children do before they left the area where they ate lunch?

(see the answer key)

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