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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Girls.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Miller's Pinewood Derby Car not make it in the derby race?
(a) He built a derby car but it breaks.
(b) Miller and the other boys' fathers ignore each other.
(c) He built a derby car, but is too embarassed to enter it in the race.
(d) He does not have the supplies to build a derby car.

2. What kind of class does Miller attend at church in Oregon?
(a) Confirmation.
(b) Bible study.
(c) Sunday school.
(d) New members class.

3. According to Miller, what lesson is a father responsible for instilling in a young child?
(a) That the child is worthless.
(b) That the child's existence makes an impact in the world.
(c) The difference between right and wrong.
(d) That the world is unfair.

4. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?
(a) Apologize.
(b) Ask the reader's forgiveness.
(c) State that he is sorry.
(d) Show remorse.

5. What does Miller read that also helps him to understand importance of a father in a child's fife?
(a) A magazine article in People Magazine.
(b) An autobiography by President Eisenhower.
(c) A newspaper story in the New York Times.
(d) A Bible story.

Short Answer Questions

1. Initially, how does Miller react to the spiritual discussion of a relationship between God and fathers?

2. Why does Miller date girls?

3. What organization did Miller join in order to develop his idea of manhood?

4. How does Miller make up for not having a father to give him information?

5. Why does Miller grow up feeling insecure?

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