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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Belonging.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This prologue is does which of the following?
(a) Acknowledges all the contributors to the book.
(b) Gives a concise history of the author's life.
(c) Presents a summary of the book.
(d) Piques the readers interest in the topic.

2. As a child, Miller remembers hearing fairy tales about which animals?
(a) Angels.
(b) Dwarves and dragons.
(c) Witches.
(d) Monsters.

3. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?
(a) Discuss issues related to fatherless boys.
(b) Tell the reader his life story.
(c) Explain his writing style.
(d) Discuss issues related to fathers who abandon their children.

4. What is the responsibility of the adult male elephant in a young elephant's life?
(a) To teach the young elephant how to select a mate.
(b) To show the young elephant what it means to be a male elephant.
(c) To teach the young elephant how to bathe himself.
(d) To teach the young elephant to hunt and feed a family.

5. What does Miller's search to understand himself as a child without a father lead to?
(a) An emotional journey.
(b) A spiritual journey.
(c) It does not lead to anything.
(d) A new life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller writes about what part of his life in this book?

2. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?

3. What tasks must elephants accomplish when they reach puberty?

4. What does Miller do that upsets one of the church members who is spending time with Miller?

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

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