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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Mentor.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What activity does Miller not enjoy until he begins college?
(a) Gym.
(b) Math.
(c) Studying.
(d) Reading.

3. 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) David Gentiles.
(d) Mr. Kilpin.

4. As a child and adolescent, who does Miller resent?
(a) Fathers who left their families.
(b) Authority figures.
(c) Rich people.
(d) Friends who had fathers.

5. Miller writes about what part of his life in this book?
(a) His search to understand his life as a boy without a father.
(b) His adult years only.
(c) His adolescent years only.
(d) His childhood experiences only.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Miller particularly upset with older men?

4. Why does Miller join a church in Boring, Oregon?

5. As a child, Miller remembers hearing fairy tales about which animals?

(see the answer key)

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