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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 Dad include his family in his work schedule?
(a) He always came home to eat lunch with the family.
(b) He held meetings with workers at his home.
(c) He called the children on the telephone to help them with their school work.
(d) He allowed the children to come to work with him when he toured factories.

2. Although Mother and Dad were a great team as parents, in what area did they disagree?
(a) The children's education.
(b) The children's sleep habits.
(c) Rewarding the children.
(d) The children's religion.

3. Which of the following is an accurate description of Dad?
(a) He was a short man who was confident, yet very reserved.
(b) Although he was very smart, he struggled to find success in business.
(c) He was a very serious man and didn't have a very good sense of humor.
(d) He was a large man who was very self-assured and successful in business.

4. At the time when Mother traveled with the children, how many children were in the Gilbreth family?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Ten.

5. When the family arrived to their vacation house, what did they receive in a package?
(a) Games and toys for the children.
(b) Martha's canaries.
(c) Educational materials for the children.
(d) Work from Dad's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Mother's plans was disrupted?

2. Following his filming of the surgeries, what did the photographer communicate to Dad?

3. Which is an example of how Mother and Dad allowed the children to have a say in the running of the household?

4. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?

5. Where did the family usually stay on their way to their vacation destination?

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