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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. In Chapter 1, Miller discusses several attempts to find a father figure during what part of his life?
(a) His birth.
(b) His young adult years only.
(c) His teen age years only.
(d) His childhood and youth.

2. When Miller decides to trust his mentor, what does he let go of?
(a) A desire to help others.
(b) His dreams for finding happiness.
(c) A desire for a family of his own.
(d) His dream of finding a man to take the place of his father.

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

4. What does Miller believe makes one useless in human society?
(a) Miller did not address this.
(b) Resisting authority.
(c) Having an "I don't care" attitude.
(d) Being too nice to people.

5. Which of the following does not help Miller make successful and wise decisions?
(a) Breaking goals into steps.
(b) Developing goals.
(c) Following through on the steps.
(d) Willpower alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Miller the key to his new home?

2. What is another place where Miller and his mother attempt to find father figures for him?

3. What does John MacMurray do for a living?

4. As a teenager, one of Miller's most successful and key relationships with a male father figure was with whom?

5. What kind of class does Miller attend at church in Oregon?

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