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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mother usually respond to Dad's joking and situations that would come up with the children?
(a) She always lost her temper.
(b) She was good-natured about it.
(c) She would punish all of the children, and give Dad the silent treatment.
(d) She would join in on the fun.

2. How did the children feel when they experienced luxury?
(a) They felt like they were princes and princesses.
(b) They felt unworthy of such special treatment.
(c) They felt like they had fairy godmothers.
(d) They felt jealous.

3. What did the children's peers at school harass them about?
(a) Having hired help at home.
(b) Their father being plump.
(c) Owning a nice car.
(d) Using wooden pencils.

4. How did the children respond when Aunt Anne made changes to the household?
(a) They played pranks on her constantly.
(b) They ignored her rules.
(c) They asked her to move in with them permanently.
(d) They spent an entire meal making her life miserable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dad assign positions on the boat to the children?

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

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

4. When the children got measles, what did Dad do?

5. What is the focus of Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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