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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the children respond when Aunt Anne made changes to the household?
(a) They asked her to move in with them permanently.
(b) They ignored her rules.
(c) They spent an entire meal making her life miserable.
(d) They played pranks on her constantly.

2. How did the children feel when they experienced luxury?
(a) They felt unworthy of such special treatment.
(b) They felt jealous.
(c) They felt like they were princes and princesses.
(d) They felt like they had fairy godmothers.

3. What method did Dad use to ensure no one forgot their hygiene or socialization?
(a) He set up charts and routines to ensure efficiency.
(b) He developed a unique whistle call for each child.
(c) Strict discipline and accountability.
(d) He gave the children rewards and treats to gently remind them.

4. How did Dad include his family in his work schedule?
(a) He called the children on the telephone to help them with their school work.
(b) He held meetings with workers at his home.
(c) He always came home to eat lunch with the family.
(d) He allowed the children to come to work with him when he toured factories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bill do on the road trip which made everyone laugh?

2. Where was the last Gilbreth child born?

3. Why did Mother leave the hospital before giving birth to her seventh child?

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

5. According to Ernestine, which of the following statements is true about the popularity of the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen"?

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