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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what did the children have to do before their big family outing in the Pierce Arrow?
(a) They had to conduct a fire drill.
(b) They had to wash their faces and brush their teeth.
(c) They had to finish their homework.
(d) They had to finish their chores.

2. What did Grandma Gilbreth give to the children to help them ward off illness?
(a) Camphor filled bags.
(b) Sweets.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Bibles.

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

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

5. What was Dad's favorite part of their first car?
(a) The steering wheel.
(b) The spare tire.
(c) The horn.
(d) The color of the paint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was true of Lillian Moller Gilbreth and Frank Bunker Gilbreth?

2. Which of the following is true about Dad's background?

3. How did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?

4. What do we learn about Mother during the big family outing in the car?

5. Which child was the only child allowed in the kitchen with the chef?

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