1. In Chapter 3, what did the children have to do before their big family outing in the Pierce Arrow?
(a) They had to finish their homework.
(b) They had to finish their chores.
(c) They had to wash their faces and brush their teeth.
(d) They had to conduct a fire drill.

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

3. What method did Dad use to ensure no one forgot their hygiene or socialization?
(a) He gave the children rewards and treats to gently remind them.
(b) He developed a unique whistle call for each child.
(c) Strict discipline and accountability.
(d) He set up charts and routines to ensure efficiency.

4. Although Dad was a strict taskmaster, this was tempered by __________.
(a) A degree in psychology.
(b) His sensitivity.
(c) His quiet, reserved personality.
(d) His good sense of humor and generosity.

5. What practical joke did Dad often play on the children?
(a) He would tell them they couldn't have dessert, but then he would take them out for ice cream.
(b) He would tell them he had a lavish surprise for them, but he really had nothing.
(c) He would blow the whistle to get their attention and then say "Just joking!"
(d) He would tell them to look in the engine of the car for a birdie, and then he would honk the horn to scare them.