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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Dad was a strict taskmaster, this was tempered by __________.
(a) His sensitivity.
(b) A degree in psychology.
(c) His good sense of humor and generosity.
(d) His quiet, reserved personality.

2. What did Dad have a tendency to do on road trips?
(a) He would forget to pack some of the luggage.
(b) He would fall asleep while driving and they would have to stop for awhile.
(c) He would get lost, because he refused to get directions or use a map.
(d) He would regret deciding to take a road trip, because it was so difficult.

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

4. How often did the Gilbreth family practice fire drills?
(a) Never.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Every day.
(d) Once a week.

5. Although Dad enforced a majority rule system in the house, what was he growing concerned about at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) The children might begin to outvote him and Mother and take over the house.
(b) The children might not learn to understand that no means no.
(c) The children might begin to join together to vote for big issues such as bobbed hair and stockings.
(d) The children might think this is always how the world works.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Family Council?

2. What did Frank Gilbreth, Sr. do when a child or group of children did something that pleased him?

3. What was Fred's job in the household?

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

5. What method did Dad use with the children to reinforce that they work hard in school?

(see the answer key)

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