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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 Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?
(a) With one minute of silence to calm her nerves before speaking.
(b) With a humorous anecdote about her family.
(c) With one of her children by her side.
(d) With a dictionary definition of whatever she planned to stress in her comments.

2. What was the family's code name for going to the bathroom in the woods instead of using a public restroom?
(a) "Visiting Mrs. Murphy."
(b) "Visiting Mr. Meadow."
(c) "Visiting Mr. Tree."
(d) "Visiting Mrs. Willow."

3. What subject was Martha particularly good at, which gained the family notoriety?
(a) Science.
(b) History.
(c) Spelling.
(d) Math.

4. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?
(a) He wanted to inspect their appearances and be sure they looked respectable.
(b) He had never left any of the children behind, but he wasn't going to risk it.
(c) On two occasions, some of the children were left behind.
(d) He always maintained a strict routine, even when it wasn't necessary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is true of Mother's background?

2. How did Mother approach her disagreement with Dad in a particular area of parenting?

3. What practical joke did Dad often play on the children?

4. What was the Family Council?

5. What did Dad tell his family he had purchased, when really he had purchased a car?

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