Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr.
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Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the children have their tonsils taken out?
(a) In their home.
(b) At their Grandma Gilbreth's house.
(c) At a large, prestigious hospital in Chicago.
(d) At a specialized clinic.

2. What were Mother's parents concerned about?
(a) They were worried about Baby Fred, who was sick.
(b) They didn't think they would be able to take a nap with all of the noise.
(c) They were concerned about Mother working so hard.
(d) They thought the children did not feel at home.

3. According to Ernestine, which of the following statements is true about the popularity of the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen"?
(a) The readers do not ask many questions about the Gilbreth family.
(b) Although people around the world like the story, the book sales were never very strong.
(c) It was very popular a few decades ago, but it is not very popular today.
(d) It has captured the hearts of readers across decades and around the world through book sales and an active website.

4. What did Frank Gilbreth, Sr. do when a child or group of children did something that pleased him?
(a) He told them elaborate, creative bedtime stories.
(b) He let them skip their chores for one day.
(c) He gave them treats and rewards.
(d) He took them out to dinner.

5. Once the children became comfortable at their relatives' house, what was the environment like?
(a) The relatives were exhausted by the children, and bickered with one another constantly.
(b) The house was a mess.
(c) The house was full of joy.
(d) The house was noisy and chaotic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision did Dad make regarding his own surgery?

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

3. Why did Dad make the children swim every day?

4. While the family ate lunch, how did Dad use the time to educate the children?

5. Who was permitted to sit in the front seat for their big family outing?

(see the answer key)

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