Cheaper by the Dozen Quiz

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Take our free Cheaper by the Dozen quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What circumstance surrounded Fred's birth? (from Chapters 12-15)

A small fire in the kitchen.

A blizzard.

A communication shortage as a result of a hurricane.

A power outage as a result of a thunderstorm.

2.

In Chapter 17, Dad's relationship with his cantankerous car is likened to what? (from Chapters 16-19)

His relationship with Mother.

His relationship with the dog.

His relationship with the children.

His relationship with Tom.

3.

What happened to Martha's two canaries during their summer travel? (from Chapters 8-11)

They got loose outside of their vacation house.

They were not allowed on board the ferry, and she had to leave them behind.

While on the ferry, they got loose.

Bill let them loose in the car, and they caused Dad to drive off the road.

4.

What did the children's peers at school harass them about? (from Chapters 12-15)

Their father being plump.

Having hired help at home.

Owning a nice car.

Using wooden pencils.

5.

How did the children look out for one another, while also having fun? (from Chapters 16-19)

They willingly chaperoned each other's dates and attended dances.

They played pranks on ardent suitors when things got out of hand.

They took turns covering for one another so they could sneak out with makeup on.

They made up stories about Dad's temper to intimidate the girls' suitors.

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