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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Making Decisions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?
(a) Anger and frustration.
(b) Loneliness and singleness.
(c) Friendship and loyalty.
(d) Happiness and joy.

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

3. Why does Miller grow up feeling insecure?
(a) Because he does not like himself.
(b) Because he does not have money.
(c) Because he does not believe that he fits into male society.
(d) Because there are no males around him.

4. Where does this church class meet?
(a) At a community center.
(b) At a local restuarant.
(c) At home of the teacher.
(d) In the church building.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. MIller learns many lessons from watching the MacMurray family? Which of the following is a lesson that Miller does not learn?

2. What does Miller and his friend, Travis, fear?

3. Miller warns men not to rely on men with authority who do not do what?

4. Why is Miller particularly upset with older men?

5. What audience does Miller address in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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