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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Once the children became comfortable at their relatives' house, what was the environment like?
(a) The house was full of joy.
(b) The relatives were exhausted by the children, and bickered with one another constantly.
(c) The house was a mess.
(d) The house was noisy and chaotic.
2. What decision did Dad make regarding his own surgery?
(a) He had the oldest children assist the doctor so they could learn about operations.
(b) He became ill watching the children's surgeries and backed out of his own.
(c) He chose not to have the surgery, and he would save money for his children's surgeries.
(d) He chose not to be completely put under during the surgery.
3. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?
(a) Dad was not amused by the comment made by an onlooker, but Mother thought it was funny.
(b) Mother didn't think the comment made by an onlooker was funny, but Dad was amused.
(c) Dad thought the children were very well-behaved during the outing, but Mother did not think so.
(d) Mother thought they should make the best of the outing, but Dad wanted to go home.
4. What was a reason Dad drove the children to advance quickly in school?
(a) He wanted to get as many of them as possible through college before he died.
(b) He didn't do well in school himself, and he wanted his children to do better than he did.
(c) He wanted them to compete in national academic competitions.
(d) He wanted to brag to everyone about how smart his children were.
5. What method did Dad use with the children to reinforce that they work hard in school?
(a) He punished them often.
(b) He rewarded them heavily.
(c) He made them meet with the principal once a week.
(d) He signed them up for classes below their grade level.
Short Answer Questions
1. What activity took place at mealtime?
2. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?
3. How did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?
4. Why did Dad name their first car "Foolish Carriage"?
5. Where did the family usually stay on their way to their vacation destination?
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