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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miller believe he knows very little about girls?

2. What kinds of decisions should young men make, according to Miller?

3. In Chapter 12 on work ethics, Miller uses a story about children to illustrate his point. What does he learn about children?

4. Which of the following is an important characteristic of becoming a man, according to Miller?

5. Miller believes not having a father figure affects what part of a young man's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. As an adult, Miller often found himself having difficulty fitting in with the men in his church and life, particularly in his Bible study class. What did he think the problem was?

2. What strategies does Miller recommend for learning to make wise decisions?

3. According to Miller, what does saying no to sex have in common with protecting the value of the American dollar?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter 7, Manhood, Miller attends a Promise Keepers rally and then joins the organization. However, he struggles with this membership. Why did he join and what were his struggles?

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

7. Chapter 11 is short and Miller learns some very valuable life lessons. What is different about this chapter?

8. In Chapter 9, Girls, Miller asserts that growing up without a father has left him poorly prepared to be in a relationship. Why is this surprising?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Decision making is an important task of manhood according to Miller. Many young men raised without fathers are poorly prepared for this responsibility. Miller suggests that a father's presence is crucial to the development of decision-making skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to support your decision.

Essay Topic 2

Miller ends the book with a return to a spiritual focus on faith and hope. What does he say he has learned about faith, hope, and a spiritual relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Most books have many characters. Memoirs, in particular, are often very focused on a person and his/her family. Who were the primary characters in this book? What techniques did the author present these characters to the reader? What do you know about these characters? What do you believe should have been shared with the reader that was not? Do the characters change across the book? If yes, how? What are the strengths of the way in the primary characters were presented? The limitations? How did you respond to these characters as the book developed.

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