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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Weakling Prince produces a passive or ______ male.
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Passionate.
(c) Social.
(d) Ignorant.

2. The authors believe there is a _______ desire in humans to develop a structured identity.
(a) Repressed.
(b) Lack of.
(c) Fundamental.
(d) Forbidden.

3. The Grandstander Bully's aggressive behavior is fueled by his ______.
(a) Insecurities.
(b) Stupidity.
(c) Ego.
(d) Courage,

4. How are the Dreamer and the Mama's Boy similar?
(a) They are very intelligent.
(b) They are in search of the perfect mother.
(c) They are antisocial.
(d) They are physically aggressive.

5. What does the Oedipal Child seek in his life?
(a) A single, unique thought.
(b) A good time.
(c) Connection with nature and spirituality.
(d) More children like himself.

6. Why was the type of psychology discussed in this book popular at the time of publishing?
(a) The crime rate among young men was high.
(b) Self-help books were very popular as well.
(c) There were fewer books being published.
(d) An economic crisis was occurring.

7. What is the skill of the Oedipal Child?
(a) He is a good entertainer.
(b) He is adept with languages.
(c) He can read the emotions of others.
(d) He is manually dexterous.

8. What is the role of the Mama's Boy in the Oedipal Child?
(a) He is his enemy.
(b) He is his conscience.
(c) He is his shadow side.
(d) He is his friend.

9. What do the authors hope is the correction of this male crisis?
(a) An internal blueprint in men.
(b) Harsher laws.
(c) Strong public figures.
(d) Women's empowerment.

10. What defines the High Chair Tyrant?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Self-centeredness.
(d) Cruelty.

11. What do the authors believe the ugly and destructive patterns of an adult man are a product of?
(a) Flawed relationships with women.
(b) The qualities of his boy psychology that didn't evolve.
(c) Poor mental health.
(d) A difficult relationship with his parents.

12. For a complete initiation process, the boys must be separated from ______.
(a) Men.
(b) Women.
(c) Other boys.
(d) Technology.

13. How do the Know-It-All Trickster and the Dummy interact?
(a) The Dummy ignores the Know-It-All.
(b) The Know-It-All is the victim of the Dummy.
(c) The Know-It-All protects the Dummy.
(d) The Dummy is the victim of the Know-It-All.

14. What have the authors observed about how young men feel about maturity?
(a) They are eager to mature.
(b) They are very resistant to maturity.
(c) They will only mature for a reward.
(d) They feel obligated to mature.

15. The authors believe that gangs and crime indulge _____ behavior in young men.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Creative.
(c) Loving.
(d) Violent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Know-It-All Trickster enjoy playing practical jokes?

2. What is the role of the Dummy in the Precocious Child?

3. What is the key element of the ritual process Moore and Gillette believe that modern day young men lack?

4. Why is the Mama's Boy disappointed as an adult?

5. How far back does male initiation span?

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