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) He was an orphan, because both of his parents died when he was very young.
(c) His father was a store owner and died very young.
(d) His mother was a passive woman and died very young.

2. What practical joke did Dad often play on the children?
(a) He would tell them to look in the engine of the car for a birdie, and then he would honk the horn to scare them.
(b) He would tell them they couldn't have dessert, but then he would take them out for ice cream.
(c) He would tell them he had a lavish surprise for them, but he really had nothing.
(d) He would blow the whistle to get their attention and then say "Just joking!"

3. How were the children expected to respond when they heard the whistle?
(a) They were to shout their name to be accounted for.
(b) They were to start their chores.
(c) They were to go to bed.
(d) They were to come as quickly as possible.

4. What elements of the novel does Ernestine Gilbreth Carey introduce in the Preface of the book?
(a) Her parents and a detailed account of the birth of each child in the Gilbreth family.
(b) Each of the lessons learned in the Gilbreth household as the children grew up.
(c) Her parents, the household dynamics of the Gilbreth family, and the popularity of the book.
(d) Detailed accounts of the personality of each member of the Gilbreth family.

5. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?
(a) He always maintained a strict routine, even when it wasn't necessary.
(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 wanted to inspect their appearances and be sure they looked respectable.