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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 happens to elephant's behavior when they reach puberty?
(a) They become increasingly violent.
(b) They become very sexually aggressive.
(c) They become docile.
(d) They become extremely intelligent.

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

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

4. What is another place where Miller and his mother attempt to find father figures for him?
(a) The community center.
(b) His school.
(c) At church.
(d) The police station.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?

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

4. What does the landlord's son, who attempts to fill in as a father figure on a camping trip, forget?

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

(see the answer key)

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