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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. Who does Miller remember as one of his first successful-father-figure role models in his life?
(a) John MacMurray.
(b) David Gentiles.
(c) Bill Cosby on television.
(d) Mr. Kilpin.

2. Who gives Miller the key to his new home?
(a) Elle MacMurray.
(b) John MacMurray.
(c) Cassie MacMurray.
(d) Terri MacMurray.

3. When happens to teach Miller that men must purposely take responsibility?
(a) Miller discovers he owes money to IRS.
(b) Miller is arrested.
(c) Miller never learns this lesson.
(d) Miller's friend, Travis, is arrested.

4. Miller describes his mother as being exhausted because of him. He learns the real reason she is exhausted. What is this?
(a) Because her partner left her as a single mother.
(b) Miller's mother drinks too much.
(c) Miller's mother works too hard.
(d) Miller's mother is sick.

5. What does Miller do that upsets one of the church members who is spending time with Miller?
(a) Has a mishap with the remote-controlled airplane.
(b) Makes rude noises during youth group meetings.
(c) Goes to sleep during church.
(d) Uses rude language during youth group meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Miller discusses several attempts to find a father figure during what part of his life?

2. What does the landlord's son, who attempts to fill in as a father figure on a camping trip, forget?

3. Where does this church class meet?

4. What metaphor does Miller use to describe the role of elders in transferring information to the next generation?

5. According to Miller, what lesson is a father responsible for instilling in a young child?

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