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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the children considered what it would have been like to be an only child, what was their conclusion?
(a) They were happy to have siblings, but wished they were either all boys or all girls.
(b) They each wished they were an only child.
(c) They were happy to have siblings.
(d) The boys were happy to have siblings, but the girls each wished they were an only child.

2. How did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?
(a) With a dictionary definition of whatever she planned to stress in her comments.
(b) With one minute of silence to calm her nerves before speaking.
(c) With a humorous anecdote about her family.
(d) With one of her children by her side.

3. Why did Dad name their first car "Foolish Carriage"?
(a) He thought he looked foolish in it.
(b) He didn't think he should purchase it, but he needed it for his large family.
(c) He thought it was a foolish invention.
(d) He thought it was foolish to own a car when he had so many children.

4. Which is an example of how Dad never allowed the children to waste time at home?
(a) The children were required to listen to language records while bathing.
(b) The children were expected to eat their breakfast in five minutes or less.
(c) The children were required to recite poetry while bathing.
(d) The children were required to sleep in their school clothes so they were ready in the morning.

5. The Preface provides a glimpse into which dynamics of the Gilbreth household?
(a) Interactions with grandparents and beloved staff.
(b) Shared responsibility for their dozens of pets.
(c) Children frequently tattling on one another.
(d) Constant disorder and misbehavior.

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

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

8. How did Mother usually respond to Dad's joking and situations that would come up with the children?
(a) She would join in on the fun.
(b) She always lost her temper.
(c) She was good-natured about it.
(d) She would punish all of the children, and give Dad the silent treatment.

9. What was Fred's job in the household?
(a) He was in charge of the dinner dishes.
(b) He was head of the Utilities Committee.
(c) He was in charge when Dad was not home.
(d) He was head of the Laundry Committee.

10. How did Dad find success and own his own contracting business by the age of 27?
(a) He started as a bricklayer, and quickly rose in the ranks of construction by being an efficient worker.
(b) He followed in his father's footsteps, and he aggressively pursued a career in construction at a young age.
(c) He served as an apprentice to a man who owned a contracting business.
(d) He was a bricklayer, and he met a man who taught him how to be efficient and get promoted.

11. What did Mother and Dad disagree about?
(a) Mother didn't think the comment made by an onlooker was funny, but Dad was amused.
(b) Mother thought they should make the best of the outing, but Dad wanted to go home.
(c) Dad was not amused by the comment made by an onlooker, but Mother thought it was funny.
(d) Dad thought the children were very well-behaved during the outing, but Mother did not think so.

12. What volunteer work was Mother involved in?
(a) She was involved in local politics and served on a campaign committee.
(b) She was active in Sunday school work and served on several committees.
(c) She made quilts for those less fortunate.
(d) She volunteered in the town library.

13. What did Bill do on the road trip which made everyone laugh?
(a) He told jokes.
(b) He mimicked Mother and teased Dad.
(c) He constantly said he was hungry.
(d) He frequently requested stops to go to the bathroom.

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

15. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?
(a) Dad respected Mother, and yielded to her wishes when she asserted herself.
(b) Mother always supported Dad, even if she didn't like something he was doing.
(c) Dad and Mother disagreed often.
(d) Dad did not respect Mother, because their points of view were so different.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Much to Dad's dismay, what happened when he attempted to build a cement bird bath?

3. Although the children didn't have an interest in skipping grades, what was their motivation to try to achieve it anyway?

4. What method did Dad use with the children to reinforce that they work hard in school?

5. In Chapter 4, how did Mother prepare for what she believed would be the inevitable outcome of their road trip?

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