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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. As a teenager, one of Miller's most successful and key relationships with a male father figure was with whom?
(a) John MacMurray.
(b) The Landlord's son.
(c) Mr. Kilpin.
(d) David Gentiles.

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

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

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

5. Miller asks for what from the reader?
(a) Open mindedness.
(b) Patience.
(c) Commitment.
(d) Sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller uses these stories about animals to illustrate what point in Chapter 2?

2. Who is the main character of this book?

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

4. What activity does Miller not enjoy until he begins college?

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

(see the answer key)

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