Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz

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Take our free Cheaper by the Dozen quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What method did Dad use to reinforce the importance of social poise? (from Chapters 12-15)

Corporal punishment.

Verbal reprimands.

Verbal praise.

Rewards.

2.

How did the children look out for one another, while also having fun? (from Chapters 16-19)

They took turns covering for one another so they could sneak out with makeup on.

They played pranks on ardent suitors when things got out of hand.

They made up stories about Dad's temper to intimidate the girls' suitors.

They willingly chaperoned each other's dates and attended dances.

3.

What roles did Dad need to assume now that the children were getting older? (from Chapters 16-19)

Protector and chaperone.

Counselor and confidant.

Taskmaster and entertainer.

Educator and playmate.

4.

What did the children's peers at school harass them about? (from Chapters 12-15)

Owning a nice car.

Their father being plump.

Having hired help at home.

Using wooden pencils.

5.

What announcement is made at the beginning of Chapter 19? (from Chapters 16-19)

Dad had developed cancer and was going to die.

Dad had a bad heart and would die unless he lost weight.

Dad passed away suddenly.

Dad had a bad heart for years and was going to die.

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