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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Authority.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to MacMurray, which of the following is not an important task for families?
(a) Promote maturity.
(b) Submit to authority.
(c) Teach responsiblity.
(d) Promote unity.

2. What is the responsibility of the adult male elephant in a young elephant's life?
(a) To show the young elephant what it means to be a male elephant.
(b) To teach the young elephant how to bathe himself.
(c) To teach the young elephant to hunt and feed a family.
(d) To teach the young elephant how to select a mate.

3. What is the reason that Miller gives for failing to find positive male influences in his life?
(a) His immaturity.
(b) His insecurity.
(c) There were none around.
(d) He does not give a reasonn.

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

5. What happens to elephant's behavior when they reach puberty?
(a) They become very sexually aggressive.
(b) They become increasingly violent.
(c) They become docile.
(d) They become extremely intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Prior to accepting God as a father, Miller describes his journey as ________.

3. When Miller decides to trust his mentor, what does he let go of?

4. What were MacMurray and Miller going to do when Miller begins to understand the connection between God and fathers?

5. What metaphor does Miller use to describe the role of elders in transferring information to the next generation?

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