1. While the family ate lunch, how did Dad use the time to educate the children?
(a) He gave them science and history lessons.
(b) He taught the older children how to drive the car.
(c) He made them practice their spelling.
(d) He practiced math puzzles with them.

2. What was Dad's view of religious training?
(a) He believed in God, but he was uncomfortable allowing his children to have religious training.
(b) He didn't trust the church, but he wanted his children to have religious education.
(c) He didn't believe in God, nor did he want his children to have religious education.
(d) He wasn't sure whether or not he believed in God, but held an appreciation for the history of religion.

3. In Chapter 8, what does the reader learn about Mother's family?
(a) They focused on appearances rather than on the importance of relationships.
(b) They focused on the importance of relationships rather than appearances.
(c) They were very boisterous and outgoing people.
(d) They were preoccupied by their material possessions.

4. Why did Mother leave the hospital before giving birth to her seventh child?
(a) She didn't like the hospital staff.
(b) She was lonely.
(c) She was scared.
(d) The children missed her.

5. Which of the following is true about Dad's background?
(a) His mother was a passive woman and died very young.
(b) He was an orphan, because both of his parents died when he was very young.
(c) His father had a construction business and encouraged his son to follow the same career path.
(d) His father was a store owner and died very young.