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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miller believe about his relationship with his mother?
(a) That he is lovable.
(b) That it is a very positive relationship.
(c) That she does not like him.
(d) That he is a burden to her.

2. When Miller decides to trust his mentor, what does he let go of?
(a) His dream of finding a man to take the place of his father.
(b) A desire to help others.
(c) His dreams for finding happiness.
(d) A desire for a family of his own.

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

4. What does Miller struggle to give up in this journey?
(a) His bad habits.
(b) His need to be loved by all.
(c) His search for a father.
(d) His desire to be perfect.

5. Why does Miller's Pinewood Derby Car not make it in the derby race?
(a) Miller and the other boys' fathers ignore each other.
(b) He built a derby car, but is too embarassed to enter it in the race.
(c) He does not have the supplies to build a derby car.
(d) He built a derby car but it breaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miller grasp the "God as father" concept, initially?

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

3. Who does Miller remember as one of his first successful-father-figure role models in his life?

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

5. Miller warns men not to rely on men with authority who do not do what?

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