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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) Uses rude language during youth group meetings.
(b) Goes to sleep during church.
(c) Makes rude noises during youth group meetings.
(d) Has a mishap with the remote-controlled airplane.

2. 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 childhood and youth.
(c) His young adult years only.
(d) His birth.

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

4. Who does Miller remember as one of his first successful-father-figure role models in his life?
(a) David Gentiles.
(b) Mr. Kilpin.
(c) John MacMurray.
(d) Bill Cosby on television.

5. Writing this book appears to have been what type of experience for the author?
(a) Boring.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Cathartic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of this book?

2. What group of people does Miller suggest are similar to orphaned elephants?

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

4. As a child, Miller remembers enjoying which activity most?

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

(see the answer key)

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