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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mother usually respond to Dad's joking and situations that would come up with the children?
(a) She always lost her temper.
(b) She was good-natured about it.
(c) She would punish all of the children, and give Dad the silent treatment.
(d) She would join in on the fun.

2. Although the children didn't have an interest in skipping grades, what was their motivation to try to achieve it anyway?
(a) To avoid the humiliation of having a younger sibling join their class.
(b) To avoid being punished.
(c) To make Mother and Dad proud of them.
(d) To complete their education sooner.

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

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

5. While the family ate lunch, how did Dad use the time to educate the children?
(a) He gave them science and history lessons.
(b) He taught the older children how to drive the car.
(c) He practiced math puzzles with them.
(d) He made them practice their spelling.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Dad's favorite part of their first car?

3. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?

4. How did Dad respond when Bill played a practical joke on him?

5. How were the children expected to respond when they heard the whistle?

(see the answer key)

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