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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. Miller uses these stories about animals to illustrate what point in Chapter 2?
(a) To suggest the power of fathers in today's society.
(b) To explain the cause of fatherlessness in the United States.
(c) To demonstrate the need for two-parent families in the United States.
(d) To find an explanation for his fatherlessness.

2. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?
(a) Explain his writing style.
(b) Discuss issues related to fatherless boys.
(c) Discuss issues related to fathers who abandon their children.
(d) Tell the reader his life story.

3. What group of people does Miller suggest are similar to orphaned elephants?
(a) Foster children in the child welfare system.
(b) Male prisoners who grow up without a father.
(c) All prisoners in in the United States.
(d) Children from single-parent families.

4. As a child, which animal does Miller most want to own?
(a) Dragon.
(b) Bird.
(c) Unicorn.
(d) Horse.

5. True of False: only men who grew up without fathers and boys who are being without fathers will benefit from reading this book.
(a) True. Only these type of men and boys will understand this book.
(b) False. Male and female readers of all ages can benefit from reading this book.
(c) False. Only single mothers should read this book.
(d) False. Only young adult males preparing to be fathers should read this book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miller remember as one of his first successful-father-figure role models in his life?

2. What does Miller do that upsets one of the church members who is spending time with Miller?

3. Miller's mother attempts to find father figures for her son by involving him in which community organization?

4. In Chapter 1, Miller discusses several attempts to find a father figure during what part of his life?

5. What tasks must elephants accomplish when they reach puberty?

(see the answer key)

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