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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What volunteer work was Mother involved in?
(a) She was active in Sunday school work and served on several committees.
(b) She volunteered in the town library.
(c) She made quilts for those less fortunate.
(d) She was involved in local politics and served on a campaign committee.

2. Which of Mother's plans was disrupted?
(a) She wanted the children to have a good meal on the train.
(b) She wanted the children to be clean and orderly when they reached their destination.
(c) She wanted to take the children to a surprise destination.
(d) She wanted to surprise Dad with a visit from the children.

3. In Chapter 8, to where did Mother travel with the children?
(a) To California to visit her relatives.
(b) To Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to visit Dad.
(c) To Connecticut to visit Uncle Fred.
(d) To Boston to visit her parents.

4. 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 practiced math puzzles with them.
(c) He made them practice their spelling.
(d) He taught the older children how to drive the car.

5. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?
(a) Mother didn't think the comment made by an onlooker was funny, but Dad was amused.
(b) Mother thought they should make the best of the outing, but Dad wanted to go home.
(c) Dad thought the children were very well-behaved during the outing, but Mother did not think so.
(d) Dad was not amused by the comment made by an onlooker, but Mother thought it was funny.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the primary focus of Chapter2?

3. What lessons did Dad conduct with the children on their vacation?

4. What comment did one woman in particular make about the children?

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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