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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's mother attempts to find father figures for her son by involving him in which community organization?
(a) Cub Scouts.
(b) After school program.
(c) Little League.
(d) Boy Scouts.

2. Miller uses these stories about animals to illustrate what point in Chapter 2?
(a) To suggest the power of fathers in today's society.
(b) To find an explanation for his fatherlessness.
(c) To demonstrate the need for two-parent families in the United States.
(d) To explain the cause of fatherlessness in the United States.

3. Who is Miller's intended audience?
(a) Women.
(b) Men and women.
(c) Men.
(d) Boys only.

4. What does Miller do after completing high school?
(a) Goes to college.
(b) Miller does not graduate from high school.
(c) Travels the country.
(d) Finds a job.

5. Why does Miller settle in Boring, Oregon?
(a) He falls in love.
(b) He gets tired of traveling.
(c) He gets sick and cannot travel anymore.
(d) He runs out of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. True of False: only men who grew up without fathers and boys who are being without fathers will benefit from reading this book.

2. What does Miller believe about his relationship with his mother?

3. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?

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

5. What were MacMurray and Miller going to do when Miller begins to understand the connection between God and fathers?

(see the answer key)

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