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

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

3. What does John MacMurray do for a living?
(a) Pastor and youth minister.
(b) Owns his own business.
(c) Artist and educator.
(d) Teacher and photographer.

4. Why is Miller particularly upset with older men?
(a) They are not interested in him.
(b) They do not understand him.
(c) Their lives are easy.
(d) Their apparent show of powers.

5. What does Miller do after completing high school?
(a) Travels the country.
(b) Finds a job.
(c) Goes to college.
(d) Miller does not graduate from high school.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who teaches this church class that Miller attends in Boring, Oregon?

4. How long does Miller live in his new home in Boring, Oregon?

5. How do these stories from Miller's childhood help the reader understand Miller, the author?

(see the answer key)

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