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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 1, what does the reader learn about how Dad strived to please his family?
2. What was a reason Dad drove the children to advance quickly in school?
3. Who was permitted to sit in the front seat for their big family outing?
4. Which is an example of how Mother and Dad allowed the children to have a say in the running of the household?
5. What did Frank Gilbreth, Sr. do when a child or group of children did something that pleased him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Whenever Mother asserted herself, how did Dad usually respond?
2. When the Gilbreth's went out in their car, how did Dad handle the attention they received from onlookers?
3. What was the Family Council?
4. How did dad surprise the family with their first car?
5. How did Lill earn a pair of roller skates when she was eight years old?
6. What key elements of the book were introduced in the Preface of "Cheaper by the Dozen"?
7. How was Dad raised, and how did he become successful in business at a young age?
8. When the family went out for an excursion in their car, how did the children have to prepare?
9. Why did Dad name the family's first car the "Foolish Carriage"?
10. What are two examples of how Dad was intimately involved with the children's schooling?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Dad's desire to have his children excel sometimes superseded the well-being of the children. Discuss three examples of this from the book.
Essay Topic 2
The family often received publicity. This sometimes resulted in the children being harassed or embarrassed at school. Discuss the unique challenges the children faced growing up in a large family which was observed very closely by onlookers.
Essay Topic 3
The book ended with a quote from Dad which summarized his obsession with saving time. When asked what people should save time for, how did Dad respond? What did his response indicate about his priorities? Discuss Dad's priorities and heart for his family. Explain how his views influenced his career and home life.
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