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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity took place at mealtime?
(a) Dad would play classical records and teach the children about the composer and the history of the music.
(b) Each family member took turns telling a story about their day.
(c) Dad quizzed the children with science and history trivia.
(d) They would play math tricks to learn multiplication.

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

3. What method did Dad use with the children to reinforce that they work hard in school?
(a) He made them meet with the principal once a week.
(b) He rewarded them heavily.
(c) He signed them up for classes below their grade level.
(d) He punished them often.

4. How did Lill display a strong work ethic at the age of eight?
(a) She started a lemonade stand business so she could buy some roller skates.
(b) She refused to allow her parents to buy her some roller skates, because she wanted to earn them.
(c) She completed a very tough chore to earn a little money toward some roller skates.
(d) She asked a store owner if she could earn a pair of roller skates by working around his shop.

5. Who was permitted to sit in the front seat for their big family outing?
(a) Those who were particularly good.
(b) Mother and Dad only.
(c) Whoever called it first.
(d) The oldest children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mrs. Bruce?

2. Which of the following is not a reason that the family outing was a disaster?

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

4. Although Mother and Dad were a great team as parents, in what area did they disagree?

5. What is the primary focus of Chapter2?

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