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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake did the doctor realize when Ernestine was lying on the operating table?
(a) He had not put her under entirely.
(b) He had already taken her tonsils out.
(c) She had been allowed to eat a large meal before her surgery.
(d) It was she who did not need her tonsils out.

2. Much to Dad's dismay, what happened when he attempted to build a cement bird bath?
(a) Bill built one also, but much faster than Dad.
(b) The children told him they thought it was a boring project.
(c) He used too much sand, and it fell apart when he took it out of the mold.
(d) The children ran into it while playing and ruined it.

3. According to Ernestine, which of the following statements is true about the popularity of the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen"?
(a) The readers do not ask many questions about the Gilbreth family.
(b) It has captured the hearts of readers across decades and around the world through book sales and an active website.
(c) It was very popular a few decades ago, but it is not very popular today.
(d) Although people around the world like the story, the book sales were never very strong.

4. When Anne went to her first dance with a date, who did Dad insist would be her chaperone?
(a) Frank, Jr.
(b) Himself.
(c) Mother.
(d) Tom.

5. Who got injured when Bill played a prank on them?
(a) Uncle Fred.
(b) The children's grandmother.
(c) Aunt Elinor.
(d) Chew Wong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What volunteer work was Mother involved in?

2. When Dad took the children to the movies on Saturdays, what did he always threaten to do?

3. When Anne brought home a friend who wore perfume and makeup, how did Dad respond?

4. What lessons did Dad conduct with the children on their vacation?

5. What do we learn about Mother during the big family outing in the car?

(see the answer key)

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