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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) Loneliness and singleness.
(b) Happiness and joy.
(c) Anger and frustration.
(d) Friendship and loyalty.

2. How long does Miller live in his new home in Boring, Oregon?
(a) Four years.
(b) Four months.
(c) Forever. He never leaves.
(d) A couple of years.

3. What metaphor does Miller use to describe the role of elders in transferring information to the next generation?
(a) Teachers in high school.
(b) Airline pilots radioing weather conditions to the next pilot.
(c) He does not use a metaphor.
(d) Emergency personnel responding to a community crisis.

4. 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) That the child is worthless.
(d) The difference between right and wrong.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller found the characteristics of a strong male authority figure in whom?

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

3. As a child and adolescent, who does Miller resent?

4. Miller describes his mother as being exhausted because of him. He learns the real reason she is exhausted. What is this?

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

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