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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Gilbreth children visit Mother's relatives, how did they behave at first?
(a) They were on their best behavior.
(b) They were noisy and disrespectful.
(c) They disobeyed often.
(d) They were homesick and wouldn't speak to anyone.

2. How did Dad feel when their crowded car drew the attention of onlookers?
(a) He was offended.
(b) He was angry.
(c) It brought him great delight.
(d) He was embarrassed.

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

4. What did Dad do every summer on their family vacation?
(a) He took a nap every day.
(b) He played the guitar and sang songs with the children.
(c) He tried to teach Mother how to swim.
(d) He talked about moving the family there permanently.

5. What happened when Dad fell overboard their boat?
(a) The children were concerned that he would not surface, but then he came up smiling.
(b) Bill tried to throw him a lifesaver, and then he fell overboard as well.
(c) The girls cried, and the boys laughed.
(d) He had to be rescued by the coast guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the children became comfortable at their relatives' house, what was the environment like?

2. What did Dad make the children promise to do if something happened to him?

3. What challenge did the girls face where dating was concerned?

4. What does Chapter 3 demonstrate about Dad's relationship with Mother?

5. Why did Dad purchase a boat?

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