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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) David Gentiles.
(b) The Landlord's son.
(c) John MacMurray.
(d) Mr. Kilpin.

2. The author wants the reader to encourage and relate to what type of men?
(a) Men who are not yet fathers.
(b) Men who are fathers.
(c) Men with fathers.
(d) Men who grew up or are being raised without fathers.

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

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

5. What tasks must elephants accomplish when they reach puberty?
(a) They must leave their mother, go into the wild, and seek a male mentor.
(b) They must grow new tusks.
(c) They must learn to hunt and feed themselves.
(d) They must mate and have baby elephants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller writes about what part of his life in this book?

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

3. Why does Miller's Pinewood Derby Car not make it in the derby race?

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

5. Who is the main character of this book?

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