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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although the children didn't have an interest in skipping grades, what was their motivation to try to achieve it anyway?
(a) To make Mother and Dad proud of them.
(b) To complete their education sooner.
(c) To avoid the humiliation of having a younger sibling join their class.
(d) To avoid being punished.

2. Who got injured when Bill played a prank on them?
(a) The children's grandmother.
(b) Uncle Fred.
(c) Aunt Elinor.
(d) Chew Wong.

3. When people questioned why the car was so crowded with children, how did Dad respond?
(a) He jokingly said that the dozen children were for sale, and cheaper if they bought the car too.
(b) He said that if it would have been cheaper to purchase a dozen cars, then he would have done so.
(c) He angrily told them to mind their own business.
(d) He cheerfully informed them that children come cheaper by the dozen.

4. While on the boat with the children, how did Dad fall overboard?
(a) He was trying to save Lill, who nearly fell overboard herself.
(b) He tripped over a rope.
(c) He was hit by the boom.
(d) He was trying to demonstrate proper boat safety, and he slipped.

5. Which of the following was true about Aunt Anne?
(a) She was funny.
(b) She was opposed to discipline.
(c) She was passive.
(d) She was strong-willed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often did the Gilbreth family practice fire drills?

2. Which of the following is true about when Dad first met Mother's family?

3. Which of the following is an accurate description of Dad?

4. What did Mother do on the road trip, which the children loved and Dad admired?

5. Why did Dad feel it was important to conduct a roll call before leaving on their family outing?

(see the answer key)

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