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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Miller the key to his new home?
(a) Elle MacMurray.
(b) Terri MacMurray.
(c) Cassie MacMurray.
(d) John MacMurray.

2. 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) Piques the readers interest in the topic.
(d) Presents a summary of the book.

3. What is another place where Miller and his mother attempt to find father figures for him?
(a) The community center.
(b) At church.
(c) His school.
(d) The police station.

4. Is Miller's concern with the social problem of all boys who grow up without fathers?
(a) Sometimes he is and sometimes he is not.
(b) Yes, very much so.
(c) No, he is not concerned at all.
(d) Only slightly, as he is more concerned about his life without a father.

5. Why does Miller join a church in Boring, Oregon?
(a) He is invited to attend.
(b) He is very spiritual man.
(c) He is bored with life.
(d) He is lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. How, specifically, does Mr. Gentiles help Miller?

2. Where is Miller offered a home when living in Boring, Oregon?

3. What does Miller's search to understand himself as a child without a father lead to?

4. Writing this book appears to have been what type of experience for the author?

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

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