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

2. While the family ate lunch, how did Dad use the time to educate the children?
(a) He practiced math puzzles with them.
(b) He made them practice their spelling.
(c) He taught the older children how to drive the car.
(d) He gave them science and history lessons.

3. How did the children rebel during the tea party?
(a) They snuck into the kitchen to steal sweets.
(b) They sang very loudly at the table.
(c) They hid from their grandmother.
(d) They played in the sprinkler and became soaking wet.

4. How did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?
(a) With a humorous anecdote about her family.
(b) With one of her children by her side.
(c) With a dictionary definition of whatever she planned to stress in her comments.
(d) With one minute of silence to calm her nerves before speaking.

5. Why did Dad make the children swim every day?
(a) They would stay clean.
(b) They would get exercise.
(c) They might become competitive swimmers.
(d) They could help Mother learn how to swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the family usually stay on their way to their vacation destination?

2. How did Mother usually respond to Dad's joking and situations that would come up with the children?

3. Who was Mrs. Bruce?

4. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?

5. When Tom gave tours of the Gilbreth house while they were away, how did Mother and Dad each respond?

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