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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miller asks for what from the reader?
(a) Open mindedness.
(b) Patience.
(c) Commitment.
(d) Sympathy.

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

3. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?
(a) Loneliness and singleness.
(b) Friendship and loyalty.
(c) Anger and frustration.
(d) Happiness and joy.

4. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?
(a) Show remorse.
(b) Apologize.
(c) State that he is sorry.
(d) Ask the reader's forgiveness.

5. MIller learns many lessons from watching the MacMurray family? Which of the following is a lesson that Miller does not learn?
(a) Families work together.
(b) Children are as important as adults.
(c) Fathers prefer to spend time with children instead of in front of the TV.
(d) Families need a lot of time apart from each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller writes specifically to appeal to what type of humor?

2. What does John MacMurray do for a living?

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

4. What group of people does Miller suggest are similar to orphaned elephants?

5. What is the responsibility of the adult male elephant in a young elephant's life?

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