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

2. What did Dad tell his family he had purchased, when really he had purchased a car?
(a) A horse.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A house.
(d) A puppy.

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

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

5. Which is an example of how Mother's approach to parenting tempered Dad's approach?
(a) Mother didn't play practical jokes on the children.
(b) Mother allowed the children to break the rules sometimes so they could have fun.
(c) Mother firmly discouraged Dad from entering Ernestine into a high level competition.
(d) Mother put her foot down when Dad would try to make the children more efficient.