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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. What does Miller do that upsets one of the church members who is spending time with Miller?
(a) Has a mishap with the remote-controlled airplane.
(b) Goes to sleep during church.
(c) Uses rude language during youth group meetings.
(d) Makes rude noises during youth group meetings.

2. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?
(a) Loneliness and singleness.
(b) Anger and frustration.
(c) Friendship and loyalty.
(d) Happiness and joy.

3. True of False: only men who grew up without fathers and boys who are being without fathers will benefit from reading this book.
(a) False. Male and female readers of all ages can benefit from reading this book.
(b) True. Only these type of men and boys will understand this book.
(c) False. Only single mothers should read this book.
(d) False. Only young adult males preparing to be fathers should read this book.

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

5. Who is Miller's intended audience?
(a) Boys only.
(b) Women.
(c) Men.
(d) Men and women.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?

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

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

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

5. Chapter 1 emphasizes what difficulties for boys who grow up without fathers?

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