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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Miller writes specifically to appeal to what type of humor?
(a) A male sense of humor.
(b) A female sense of humor.
(c) The author does not write with a sense of humor.
(d) Everyone's sense of humor.

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

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

5. 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 who are not yet fathers.
(d) Men with fathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Miller, what lesson is a father responsible for instilling in a young child?

2. What does Miller believe makes one useless in human society?

3. Chapter 1 emphasizes what difficulties for boys who grow up without fathers?

4. What does Miller believe about his relationship with his mother?

5. Where does this church class meet?

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