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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. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?
(a) Show remorse.
(b) Ask the reader's forgiveness.
(c) Apologize.
(d) State that he is sorry.

2. Who is the main character of this book?
(a) The book's co-author, John MacMurray.
(b) All children without parents.
(c) The author, Donald Miller.
(d) All boys without fathers.

3. What activity does Miller not enjoy until he begins college?
(a) Studying.
(b) Reading.
(c) Gym.
(d) Math.

4. 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 demonstrate the need for two-parent families in the United States.
(c) To find an explanation for his fatherlessness.
(d) To explain the cause of fatherlessness in the United States.

5. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?
(a) Tell the reader his life story.
(b) Discuss issues related to fathers who abandon their children.
(c) Explain his writing style.
(d) Discuss issues related to fatherless boys.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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