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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. According to Miller, what lesson is a father responsible for instilling in a young child?
(a) That the world is unfair.
(b) That the child's existence makes an impact in the world.
(c) The difference between right and wrong.
(d) That the child is worthless.

2. Why does Miller settle in Boring, Oregon?
(a) He gets tired of traveling.
(b) He runs out of money.
(c) He gets sick and cannot travel anymore.
(d) He falls in love.

3. What does Miller believe about his relationship with his mother?
(a) That he is a burden to her.
(b) That it is a very positive relationship.
(c) That he is lovable.
(d) That she does not like him.

4. Miller found the characteristics of a strong male authority figure in whom?
(a) John MacMurray, his mentor.
(b) His boss.
(c) David Gentiles.
(d) Politicians.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How, specifically, does Mr. Gentiles help Miller?

2. Why does Miller's Pinewood Derby Car not make it in the derby race?

3. As a child, what type of clubs does Miller think men participated in?

4. Where are Miller and John MacMurray when Miller first begins to understand the relationship between God and fathers?

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

(see the answer key)

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