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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is an example of how Mother and Dad allowed the children to have a say in the running of the household?
(a) The children proposed purchasing a different rug from what Mother chose, and she concurred.
(b) The children were allowed to develop two household rules.
(c) Mother and Dad spoke with each child individually to give them a chance to share their ideas.
(d) The children were allowed to veto anything which did not seem fair.

2. Throughout Chapter 6, what quality does Dad display with regard to his children?
(a) Passiveness about his children's education.
(b) Dedication to educating them whenever he could.
(c) Patience, allowing his children to play when they're young and be educated when they're older.
(d) Intolerance for their lack of interest in education.

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

4. What did Mother do on the road trip, which the children loved and Dad admired?
(a) She allowed the children to break some of the usual rules.
(b) She helped them find their way home when they got lost.
(c) She told the children stories about the things they were observing.
(d) She made up songs about the things they were observing.

5. In Chapter 4, how did Mother prepare for what she believed would be the inevitable outcome of their road trip?
(a) She made sure Dad took a long nap before they left home.
(b) She packed extra clothes for each child in her suitcase.
(c) She made sure everyone ate a good meal before they left home.
(d) She packed a picnic for everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dad's favorite part of their first car?

2. What comment did one woman in particular make about the children?

3. What was the Family Council?

4. Which of the following is true about Dad's background?

5. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mother and Dad each feel about religious training for the children?

2. Describe Frank Gilbreth, Sr.

3. What happened when Dad attempted to build a cement bird bath, and how did he feel about it?

4. How did Mother respond when a women mistakenly though the family was a group of orphans, and Dad played along?

5. What was the difference between Mother and Dad's views on child rearing?

6. How did Dad often surprise the family?

7. By what method did Mother and Dad choose to run the household?

8. In what ways did Dad demonstrate his interest in organization and time-management at home?

9. What are two examples of how Dad was intimately involved with the children's schooling?

10. What was the Family Council?

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