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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Belonging.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group of people does Miller suggest are similar to orphaned elephants?
(a) Foster children in the child welfare system.
(b) Children from single-parent families.
(c) Male prisoners who grow up without a father.
(d) All prisoners in in the United States.

2. How do these stories from Miller's childhood help the reader understand Miller, the author?
(a) They validate Miller's authority on the subject of fatherless childhood.
(b) They offer understanding of his relationship with his mother.
(c) They explain his sad childhood.
(d) They explain his writing style.

3. What is another place where Miller and his mother attempt to find father figures for him?
(a) His school.
(b) The police station.
(c) At church.
(d) The community center.

4. What were MacMurray and Miller going to do when Miller begins to understand the connection between God and fathers?
(a) Photograph a sunset.
(b) Camp out.
(c) Attend a Bible-study class.
(d) Attend a school program.

5. The author wants the reader to encourage and relate to what type of men?
(a) Men who are fathers.
(b) Men who grew up or are being raised without fathers.
(c) Men with fathers.
(d) Men who are not yet fathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller describes his mother as being exhausted because of him. He learns the real reason she is exhausted. What is this?

2. What does Miller believe about his relationship with his mother?

3. Chapter 1 emphasizes what difficulties for boys who grow up without fathers?

4. Is Miller's concern with the social problem of all boys who grow up without fathers?

5. What does Miller state that the dragon reminds him of?

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