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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Spirituality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Miller and John MacMurray when Miller first begins to understand the relationship between God and fathers?
(a) At home.
(b) In church.
(c) At work.
(d) On a trip up a mountain.

2. Initially, how does Miller react to the spiritual discussion of a relationship between God and fathers?
(a) He rejects it outright and refuses to talk.
(b) He sees it as a sentimental statement and dismisses it.
(c) He gets excited and can't stop talking.
(d) He does not react at all.

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

4. What does Miller use as an analogy for God's love and father-son love?
(a) A snow storm.
(b) A car.
(c) A tomato plant.
(d) A mother-daughter relationship.

5. In Chapter 4, as Miller thinks about his pain as child without a father, what happens to him?
(a) He feels sad.
(b) He gets angry.
(c) He begins to heal.
(d) He gets sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Writing this book appears to have been what type of experience for the author?

2. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?

3. What happens to elephant's behavior when they reach puberty?

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

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

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