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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tom gave tours of the Gilbreth house while they were away, how did Mother and Dad each respond?
(a) Dad and Mother firmly agreed that it was not appropriate for Tom to do this.
(b) Mother wanted to fire Tom, but Dad defended him.
(c) Mother did not like it one bit, but Dad thought it wasn't a bad idea.
(d) Dad was furious with Tom, but Mother defended him.

2. Who was Mrs. Bruce?
(a) She was Dad's secretary.
(b) She was an older woman who never had any children.
(c) She was the mother of eight children.
(d) She was Ernestine's favorite teacher.

3. Who tried to teach the Gilbreth children where babies come from?
(a) Their friends at school.
(b) Tom.
(c) Mother.
(d) Dad.

4. What concern did Mother have about giving birth at home?
(a) Her screams might scare the children.
(b) Dad might interfere too much.
(c) The new baby might not be able to sleep in such a busy household.
(d) She might not be able to rest afterward.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mother become pregnant with their first child?

2. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?

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

4. Which of the following is true about when Dad first met Mother's family?

5. When the family arrived to their vacation house, what did they receive in a package?

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