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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the children look out for one another, while also having fun?
(a) They played pranks on ardent suitors when things got out of hand.
(b) They took turns covering for one another so they could sneak out with makeup on.
(c) They made up stories about Dad's temper to intimidate the girls' suitors.
(d) They willingly chaperoned each other's dates and attended dances.

2. What happened when Dad fell overboard their boat?
(a) The girls cried, and the boys laughed.
(b) He had to be rescued by the coast guard.
(c) Bill tried to throw him a lifesaver, and then he fell overboard as well.
(d) The children were concerned that he would not surface, but then he came up smiling.

3. How did Dad respond when newspaper photographers would come to take their picture?
(a) He was respectful and expected the children to be respectful as well.
(b) He was annoyed and didn't like being bossed around by the photographers.
(c) He loved to learn from them because they were professionals.
(d) He interfered with their methods and offered too many suggestions.

4. What practical joke did Dad often play on the children?
(a) He would blow the whistle to get their attention and then say "Just joking!"
(b) He would tell them he had a lavish surprise for them, but he really had nothing.
(c) He would tell them to look in the engine of the car for a birdie, and then he would honk the horn to scare them.
(d) He would tell them they couldn't have dessert, but then he would take them out for ice cream.

5. The children joined together to vote for __________.
(a) A dog.
(b) A canoe.
(c) A tree house.
(d) A cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Preface, what tactic does Ernestine use in her writing to get the point across?

2. How did the older children feel about the outlandish stories the media wrote about the Gilbreth family?

3. What was one thing that Dad would not allow?

4. How did Mother approach her disagreement with Dad in a particular area of parenting?

5. Which of the following was true about Aunt Anne?

(see the answer key)

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