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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Our Problem.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Miller asks for what from the reader?
(a) Patience.
(b) Commitment.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) Open mindedness.

3. What happens to elephant's behavior when they reach puberty?
(a) They become increasingly violent.
(b) They become extremely intelligent.
(c) They become very sexually aggressive.
(d) They become docile.

4. Is Miller's concern with the social problem of all boys who grow up without fathers?
(a) Sometimes he is and sometimes he is not.
(b) No, he is not concerned at all.
(c) Only slightly, as he is more concerned about his life without a father.
(d) Yes, very much so.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miller do that upsets one of the church members who is spending time with Miller?

2. As a teenager, one of Miller's most successful and key relationships with a male father figure was with whom?

3. True of False: only men who grew up without fathers and boys who are being without fathers will benefit from reading this book.

4. The author wants the reader to encourage and relate to what type of men?

5. Miller also remembers watching a documentary on what animal?

(see the answer key)

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