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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 does not help Miller make successful and wise decisions?
(a) Breaking goals into steps.
(b) Following through on the steps.
(c) Developing goals.
(d) Willpower alone.

2. According to MacMurray, how does a person learn to not feel guilt when doing bad things?
(a) A person starts with telling the little lies and half-truths.
(b) A person is born with the ability to not feel guilty.
(c) A person chooses to do wrong things.
(d) A person's parents teach him to not feel guilty.

3. Miller writes Chapter 11 without making reference to whom?
(a) Mothers.
(b) Boys who are raised without fathers.
(c) Fathers.
(d) Mentors.

4. How do these stories from Miller's childhood help the reader understand Miller, the author?
(a) They validate Miller's authority on the subject of fatherless childhood.
(b) They explain his sad childhood.
(c) They offer understanding of his relationship with his mother.
(d) They explain his writing style.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miller struggle to give up in this journey?

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

3. Why do Travis and Miller think they may go to prison?

4. Miller believes a famous person he saw interviewed is example of _____________?

5. What does Miller ask God to do?

(see the answer key)

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