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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Girls.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How do these stories from Miller's childhood help the reader understand Miller, the author?
(a) They explain his writing style.
(b) They explain his sad childhood.
(c) They validate Miller's authority on the subject of fatherless childhood.
(d) They offer understanding of his relationship with his mother.
2. Miller describes his mother as being exhausted because of him. He learns the real reason she is exhausted. What is this?
(a) Miller's mother is sick.
(b) Miller's mother drinks too much.
(c) Miller's mother works too hard.
(d) Because her partner left her as a single mother.
3. Which of the following is an important characteristic of becoming a man, according to Miller?
(a) Making good decisions and taking responsiblity for one's decisions.
(b) Time and life experiences.
(c) Believing in God and attending church.
(d) Making mistakes and learning from these mistakes.
4. In Chapter 6, Miller's writing style changes. How does it change?
(a) His writing style does not change.
(b) He reveals his secret desires.
(c) He shares more personal information about himself.
(d) He tells more stories about other people.
5. What does Miller believe that men possess?
(a) The answers to all questions.
(b) The right to make all decisions.
(c) A uniquely male identity.
(d) The inner ability to be good fathers.
Short Answer Questions
1. Miller found the characteristics of a strong male authority figure in whom?
2. Miller writes about what part of his life in this book?
3. What kind of class does Miller attend at church in Oregon?
4. Which of the following men taught chess to boys to teach them decision-making skills?
5. In Chapter 9, Miller describes a story of watching a girl who met and broke up with several girls. What is the setting of the meetings between this girl and the boys?
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