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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. 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) False. Only single mothers should read this book.
(c) False. Only young adult males preparing to be fathers should read this book.
(d) True. Only these type of men and boys will understand this book.

2. What does Miller state that the dragon reminds him of?
(a) A real father figure.
(b) A giant protector.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Power.

3. Miller writes specifically to appeal to what type of humor?
(a) The author does not write with a sense of humor.
(b) A female sense of humor.
(c) Everyone's sense of humor.
(d) A male sense of humor.

4. In Chapter 1, Miller discusses several attempts to find a father figure during what part of his life?
(a) His teen age years only.
(b) His young adult years only.
(c) His birth.
(d) His childhood and youth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This prologue is does which of the following?

2. How do these stories from Miller's childhood help the reader understand Miller, the author?

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

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

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

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