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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Miller make up for not having a father to give him information?
(a) He searches the internet.
(b) He talks to his mother.
(c) He seeks other male authorities.
(d) He reads the encyclopedia.

2. Writing this book appears to have been what type of experience for the author?
(a) Difficult.
(b) Cathartic.
(c) Boring.
(d) Selfish.

3. What does the landlord's son, who attempts to fill in as a father figure on a camping trip, forget?
(a) To show up.
(b) Miller's first name.
(c) The tent.
(d) How to light a fire.

4. Chapter 5 has a high degree of tension and describes a significant turning point in Miller's life. In literature this is referred as the _____________.
(a) Middle of the book.
(b) Summary of the book.
(c) Climax of the book.
(d) Prologue of the book.

5. What does Miller do that upsets one of the church members who is spending time with Miller?
(a) Uses rude language during youth group meetings.
(b) Goes to sleep during church.
(c) Makes rude noises during youth group meetings.
(d) Has a mishap with the remote-controlled airplane.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What group of people does Miller suggest are similar to orphaned elephants?

4. Miller's uses many words to describe his meeting with MacMurray. Which of the following is not a work he used to describe his meeting with MacMurray?

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

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