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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12 on work ethics, Miller uses a story about children to illustrate his point. What does he learn about children?
(a) Children are to be seen and not heard.
(b) Chldren are loud and noisy.
(c) Children wake early and wake everyone up.
(d) Children are a blessing.

2. According to Miller, what percentage of high school dropouts come from fatherless homes?
(a) 33%.
(b) 100%.
(c) 70%.
(d) 0%.

3. Miller learned a valuable life lesson in Chapter 11 despite the absence of who in his life?
(a) A wife.
(b) His father.
(c) A brother.
(d) A friend.

4. Which of the following is not a true statement about work according to MacMurray?
(a) All work is honorable.
(b) Work is spiritual.
(c) Work is a necessity of life.
(d) Work is a reward from God.

5. Where does Miller first realize he needs to achieve manhood?
(a) When he falls in love.
(b) At a rally for Christian men.
(c) Miller believes he has already achieved manhood.
(d) Miller does not believe that men need to achieve manhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the book, "Wild at Heart', what is the wound left in a man's soul by the absence of a father referred to as?

2. What does Miller promote to encourage young men to practice good morals?

3. Who tells Miller the story about a woman who does not return correct change for a purchase?

4. Why does Miller date girls?

5. "Feeling lucky to share your life with your wife and amazed that your wife remains committed to you" is an example of what in a loving relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, the author describes his struggle with his self-esteem as a child. How does this affect his school performance?

2. In Chapter 9, why does Miller say that he dated?

3. Miller stresses the importance of making wise decisions in Chapter 8. He believes young men without fathers need to be intentional about learning to make decisions. How does he recommend they do this and why?

4. MacMurray is a successful photographer, gets up early, and makes long trips to get good shots that often fail. How does he explain his success to Miller?

5. Many people, including the famous Dr. Alfred Kinsey, have researched sex. What have we learned from these sex researchers?

6. What event changes Miller's attitude about his ability to be a good student in high school?

7. In Chapter 8, Miller states that young men without fathers as role models are more likely to experience negative consequences in life. What evidence does Miller provide to support this statement?

8. Miller learns the secret to a successful love relationship from a married friend. According this married friend, what is this secret and what does it look like?

9. In Chapter 11, what does the author tell us that he believes about college?

10. In Chapter 11, Miller addresses lessons learned about telling the truth and integrity. What does he do that starts this lesson?

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