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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Much to Dad's dismay, what happened when he attempted to build a cement bird bath?
(a) He used too much sand, and it fell apart when he took it out of the mold.
(b) Bill built one also, but much faster than Dad.
(c) The children ran into it while playing and ruined it.
(d) The children told him they thought it was a boring project.

2. What method did Dad use to reinforce the importance of social poise?
(a) Corporal punishment.
(b) Verbal reprimands.
(c) Rewards.
(d) Verbal praise.

3. What happened to Martha's two canaries during their summer travel?
(a) Bill let them loose in the car, and they caused Dad to drive off the road.
(b) They were not allowed on board the ferry, and she had to leave them behind.
(c) They got loose outside of their vacation house.
(d) While on the ferry, they got loose.

4. What qualities about Mother are revealed in Chapter 7?
(a) She was a stubborn woman, with firm beliefs.
(b) She enjoyed socializing with others and often held parties for friends.
(c) She was a strong leader with a great sense of humor.
(d) She was a humble servant in the community and did not socialize very much.

5. What is the title of Chapter 13, "Have You Seen the Latest Model?" referring to?
(a) The new car Dad purchased when another child was born.
(b) A new machine in one of Dad's factories, which he was especially proud of.
(c) The newest child in the Gilbreth family.
(d) A toy truck that Frank, Jr. wanted for his birthday.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the older children feel about the outlandish stories the media wrote about the Gilbreth family?

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

4. What practical joke did Dad often play on the children?

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

(see the answer key)

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