1. According to Ernestine, which of the following statements is true about the popularity of the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen"?
(a) It was very popular a few decades ago, but it is not very popular today.
(b) The readers do not ask many questions about the Gilbreth family.
(c) Although people around the world like the story, the book sales were never very strong.
(d) It has captured the hearts of readers across decades and around the world through book sales and an active website.

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

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

4. Where did the family vacation every summer?
(a) Boston, Massachusetts.
(b) New London, Connecticut.
(c) San Diego, California.
(d) Nantucket, Massachusetts.

5. In Chapter 8, what does the reader learn about Mother's family?
(a) They were very boisterous and outgoing people.
(b) They were preoccupied by their material possessions.
(c) They focused on appearances rather than on the importance of relationships.
(d) They focused on the importance of relationships rather than appearances.