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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Work Ethic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is an important characteristic of becoming a man, according to Miller?
(a) Making mistakes and learning from these mistakes.
(b) Believing in God and attending church.
(c) Making good decisions and taking responsiblity for one's decisions.
(d) Time and life experiences.

2. In the story of a woman who does not return correct change for a purchase, what is equated with a callused heart?
(a) Being unlovable.
(b) Heart surgery.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Sin.

3. Which of the following is not an important step of learning to make decisions?
(a) Think before you speak.
(b) Stop being reactionary.
(c) React before you think.
(d) Act deliberately.

4. What fear does Miller have about his participation in mens' Bible study groups?
(a) That he would not fit in.
(b) That he may have to make a presentation.
(c) That he may not know enough about the Bible.
(d) That he may be a homosexual because he is not interested in manly things.

5. Why does Miller not trust the motivations of male authority?
(a) Because men have been mean to him.
(b) Because he does not have a strong male authority figure in his life.
(c) Because he has had numerous run-ins with the police.
(d) Because he is afraid of men.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, what type of clubs does Miller think men participated in?

2. Initially, Miller assumes that work is God's punishment of people. Why?

3. In Chapter 12 on work ethics, Miller uses a story about children to illustrate his point. What does he learn about children?

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

5. "Feeling lucky to share your life with your wife and amazed that your wife remains committed to you" is an example of what in a loving relationship?

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