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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Why did Dad purchase a boat?
(a) The price was so low, he couldn't say no.
(b) He wanted to study the movement of a boat in different kinds of weather.
(c) To reward the children for learning how to swim.
(d) It was his lifelong dream.

4. What did the children consider to be a great triumph at the dinner table?
(a) If they caught Dad with his elbows on the table.
(b) If they made it through the entire meal without being reprimanded for their manners.
(c) If Mother and Dad didn't argue about styles of discipline.
(d) If Bill remembered to eat with his mouth closed.

5. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?
(a) He wore the same trousers every day.
(b) He skipped breakfast each day.
(c) He attempted to use two razors to shave his face.
(d) He attempted to use two lawnmowers to cut the grass.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Mother approach her disagreement with Dad in a particular area of parenting?

3. How did Dad respond when Bill played a practical joke on him?

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

5. When a tea party was thrown for Mother, what was required of the children?

(see the answer key)

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