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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Dad have a tendency to do on road trips?
(a) He would forget to pack some of the luggage.
(b) He would fall asleep while driving and they would have to stop for awhile.
(c) He would regret deciding to take a road trip, because it was so difficult.
(d) He would get lost, because he refused to get directions or use a map.

2. Where did the children have their tonsils taken out?
(a) In their home.
(b) At a specialized clinic.
(c) At a large, prestigious hospital in Chicago.
(d) At their Grandma Gilbreth's house.

3. What did Grandma Gilbreth give to the children to help them ward off illness?
(a) Bibles.
(b) Camphor filled bags.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Vitamins.

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

5. Why did Dad make the children swim every day?
(a) They could help Mother learn how to swim.
(b) They might become competitive swimmers.
(c) They would stay clean.
(d) They would get exercise.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What comment did one woman in particular make about the children?

3. How often did the Gilbreth family practice fire drills?

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

5. How did Dad respond when newspaper photographers would come to take their picture?

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