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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the last Gilbreth child to be born?

2. What mistake did the doctor realize when Ernestine was lying on the operating table?

3. Which of the following is true about when Mother and Dad first met?

4. Who tried to teach the Gilbreth children where babies come from?

5. How did Dad behave on the boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what condition were the children when Uncle Fred surprised them on the train, and how did he respond?

2. At what point in their relationship did Mother and Dad agree they would like a large family with twelve children?

3. How did Dad reinforce the importance of good table manners?

4. How many of the children were born at home, and what was Mother's only concern about delivering them at home?

5. What did the children begin to associate with Mother being pregnant?

6. When the children arrived at Mother's relatives' home, how did they behave initially?

7. Why were the children harassed at school?

8. How were the children trained to treat house guests?

9. Why did Dad purchase a boat, and what was the name of the boat?

10. What didn't Dad believe in, which he told the children they weren't allowed to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book ended with a quote from Dad which summarized his obsession with saving time. When asked what people should save time for, how did Dad respond? What did his response indicate about his priorities? Discuss Dad's priorities and heart for his family. Explain how his views influenced his career and home life.

Essay Topic 2

Mother and Dad were raised differently and developed different personalities as a result. Compare and contrast Mother and Dad from this point of view.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, Dad displayed a unique balance between his sense of humor and love for practical jokes and his leadership as a strict taskmaster. Discuss Dad's personality and how it influenced his family.

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