1. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?
(a) He always maintained a strict routine, even when it wasn't necessary.
(b) He wanted to inspect their appearances and be sure they looked respectable.
(c) He had never left any of the children behind, but he wasn't going to risk it.
(d) On two occasions, some of the children were left behind.

2. Although Dad enforced a majority rule system in the house, what was he growing concerned about at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) The children might begin to outvote him and Mother and take over the house.
(b) The children might think this is always how the world works.
(c) The children might not learn to understand that no means no.
(d) The children might begin to join together to vote for big issues such as bobbed hair and stockings.

3. Which of the following is an example of how Dad strived for efficiency in his life?
(a) He attempted to use two razors to shave his face.
(b) He wore the same trousers every day.
(c) He attempted to use two lawnmowers to cut the grass.
(d) He skipped breakfast each day.

4. How did Lillian Gilbreth often begin her platform appearances?
(a) With a dictionary definition of whatever she planned to stress in her comments.
(b) With one of her children by her side.
(c) With one minute of silence to calm her nerves before speaking.
(d) With a humorous anecdote about her family.

5. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?
(a) Dad and Mother disagreed often.
(b) Dad respected Mother, and yielded to her wishes when she asserted herself.
(c) Dad did not respect Mother, because their points of view were so different.
(d) Mother always supported Dad, even if she didn't like something he was doing.