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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 did Mother and Dad threaten to do to Anne if she disobeyed them?
(a) Not allow her to go to her first dance.
(b) Not allow her to wear makeup.
(c) Send her to a convent.
(d) Take away her allowance.

2. What circumstance surrounded Fred's birth?
(a) A blizzard.
(b) A power outage as a result of a thunderstorm.
(c) A small fire in the kitchen.
(d) A communication shortage as a result of a hurricane.

3. What influence did Dad's work life have on his home life?
(a) He never mixed the two because they were so different.
(b) He was always serious at home, so the children would know he was in charge.
(c) He wanted all of the children to become engineers one day.
(d) He analyzed the inner workings of his household to establish optimal time management techniques.

4. Why did Anne cut her hair into a bob?
(a) To stand up for herself and her sisters.
(b) To prove to her parents that she could be trusted.
(c) To get the attention of a boy at school.
(d) To set the example for her younger siblings.

5. What method did Dad use to ensure no one forgot their hygiene or socialization?
(a) He developed a unique whistle call for each child.
(b) He gave the children rewards and treats to gently remind them.
(c) He set up charts and routines to ensure efficiency.
(d) Strict discipline and accountability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bill do on the road trip which made everyone laugh?

2. What did Grandma Gilbreth give to the children to help them ward off illness?

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

4. Who was permitted to sit in the front seat for their big family outing?

5. Which of the following is an accurate description of Dad?

(see the answer key)

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