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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the last Gilbreth child born?
(a) At Mother's parents' house.
(b) In a train station.
(c) Outside near the water.
(d) In a hospital.

2. What is the primary focus of Chapter 15?
(a) Pranks and house guests.
(b) Poor manners and music lessons.
(c) Good manners and house guests.
(d) Good manners and Aunt Anne's visits.

3. When Tom gave tours of the Gilbreth house while they were away, how did Mother and Dad each respond?
(a) Dad was furious with Tom, but Mother defended him.
(b) Mother wanted to fire Tom, but Dad defended him.
(c) Mother did not like it one bit, but Dad thought it wasn't a bad idea.
(d) Dad and Mother firmly agreed that it was not appropriate for Tom to do this.

4. How did Mother respond to the news that Dad might die?
(a) With a great deal of anxiety.
(b) With incredible strength.
(c) She was in denial about it.
(d) She became depressed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?

3. How did the children look out for one another, while also having fun?

4. When Mother was sick with a cold, what did the children assume about her?

5. How did Mother and Dad often respond to the outlandish stories the media wrote about the Gilbreth family?

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