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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Our Problem.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How, specifically, does Mr. Gentiles help Miller?
(a) He prays for Miller.
(b) He gives Miller a job at the church.
(c) He encourages Miller to write for the church youth newsletter.
(d) He teaches Miller to read the Bible.

3. As a teenager, one of Miller's most successful and key relationships with a male father figure was with whom?
(a) John MacMurray.
(b) Mr. Kilpin.
(c) The Landlord's son.
(d) David Gentiles.

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 writing style.
(c) They explain his sad childhood.
(d) They offer understanding of his relationship with his mother.

5. As a child, Miller remembers enjoying which activity most?
(a) Recess.
(b) Library story hour.
(c) Going to school.
(d) Playing outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?

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

3. What does Miller do that upsets one of the church members who is spending time with Miller?

4. Miller also remembers watching a documentary on what animal?

5. What does Miller state that the dragon reminds him of?

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