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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Preface, what tactic does Ernestine use in her writing to get the point across?
(a) Anecdotes to amuse the reader.
(b) Highly sophisticated language.
(c) Poetry to make the writing rhythmic and engaging.
(d) Detailed timeline of the birth of each child in the Gilbreth family.

2. What did Frank Gilbreth, Sr. do when a child or group of children did something that pleased him?
(a) He gave them treats and rewards.
(b) He let them skip their chores for one day.
(c) He took them out to dinner.
(d) He told them elaborate, creative bedtime stories.

3. What did Dad tell his family he had purchased, when really he had purchased a car?
(a) A horse.
(b) A house.
(c) A puppy.
(d) An airplane.

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

5. What comment did one woman in particular make about the children?
(a) The children appeared to be very well-behaved.
(b) The children were probably greedy and undisciplined.
(c) The children looked hungry.
(d) The poor children looked adorable in their uniforms.

6. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?
(a) He attempted to use two lawnmowers to cut the grass.
(b) He skipped breakfast each day.
(c) He attempted to use two razors to shave his face.
(d) He wore the same trousers every day.

7. What was a reason Dad drove the children to advance quickly in school?
(a) He wanted them to compete in national academic competitions.
(b) He wanted to brag to everyone about how smart his children were.
(c) He didn't do well in school himself, and he wanted his children to do better than he did.
(d) He wanted to get as many of them as possible through college before he died.

8. What was the family's code name for going to the bathroom in the woods instead of using a public restroom?
(a) "Visiting Mrs. Murphy."
(b) "Visiting Mr. Meadow."
(c) "Visiting Mrs. Willow."
(d) "Visiting Mr. Tree."

9. What qualities about Mother are revealed in Chapter 7?
(a) She was a strong leader with a great sense of humor.
(b) She was a humble servant in the community and did not socialize very much.
(c) She was a stubborn woman, with firm beliefs.
(d) She enjoyed socializing with others and often held parties for friends.

10. Using a method he designed, what experiment did Dad conduct with the children?
(a) He attempted to teach them how to write in cursive.
(b) He attempted to teach them how to build a bird house.
(c) He attempted to teach them how to sing in harmony.
(d) He attempted to teach them how to type.

11. How often did the Gilbreth family practice fire drills?
(a) Never.
(b) Every day.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

12. 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 ran into it while playing and ruined it.
(c) The children told him they thought it was a boring project.
(d) He used too much sand, and it fell apart when he took it out of the mold.

13. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?
(a) He had never left any of the children behind, but he wasn't going to risk it.
(b) On two occasions, some of the children were left behind.
(c) He always maintained a strict routine, even when it wasn't necessary.
(d) He wanted to inspect their appearances and be sure they looked respectable.

14. Which of the following was true of Lillian Moller Gilbreth and Frank Bunker Gilbreth?
(a) They were quite different from each other, but very similar in their love for children.
(b) Before he met Lillian, Frank was a reserved and quiet man.
(c) Frank had a great sense of humor, while Lillian was always very serious.
(d) Frank didn't want as large a family as Lillian did, but he wanted to make her happy.

15. What did the children do before they left the area where they ate lunch?
(a) They picked up all of the garbage, including the garbage left by other people.
(b) They took turns reciting things they had learned from Mother and Dad's lessons.
(c) They sang songs together.
(d) They played a practical joke on Dad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Fred's job in the household?

2. How were paid chores assigned to the children?

3. Whom did the townspeople play a joke on?

4. The Preface provides a glimpse into which dynamics of the Gilbreth household?

5. What method did Dad use to ensure no one forgot their hygiene or socialization?

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