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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 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 allowed the children to come to work with him when he toured factories.
(c) He always came home to eat lunch with the family.
(d) He held meetings with workers at his home.

2. How often did the Gilbreth family practice fire drills?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Never.
(c) Every day.
(d) Once a week.

3. Which of Mother's plans was disrupted?
(a) She wanted the children to be clean and orderly when they reached their destination.
(b) She wanted to surprise Dad with a visit from the children.
(c) She wanted the children to have a good meal on the train.
(d) She wanted to take the children to a surprise destination.

4. What was the family's code name for going to the bathroom in the woods instead of using a public restroom?
(a) "Visiting Mr. Tree."
(b) "Visiting Mrs. Willow."
(c) "Visiting Mrs. Murphy."
(d) "Visiting Mr. Meadow."

5. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?
(a) Mother always supported Dad, even if she didn't like something he was doing.
(b) Dad respected Mother, and yielded to her wishes when she asserted herself.
(c) Dad did not respect Mother, because their points of view were so different.
(d) Dad and Mother disagreed often.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the children had their tonsils taken out, what did Dad do?

2. What was one thing that Dad would not allow?

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

4. In the Preface, what tactic does Ernestine use in her writing to get the point across?

5. What did Mother do on the road trip, which the children loved and Dad admired?

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