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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 uses these stories about animals to illustrate what point in Chapter 2?
(a) To explain the cause of fatherlessness in the United States.
(b) To find an explanation for his fatherlessness.
(c) To demonstrate the need for two-parent families in the United States.
(d) To suggest the power of fathers in today's society.

2. As a teenager, one of Miller's most successful and key relationships with a male father figure was with whom?
(a) David Gentiles.
(b) Mr. Kilpin.
(c) The Landlord's son.
(d) John MacMurray.

3. How do these stories from Miller's childhood help the reader understand Miller, the author?
(a) They offer understanding of his relationship with his mother.
(b) They explain his sad childhood.
(c) They explain his writing style.
(d) They validate Miller's authority on the subject of fatherless childhood.

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 desire to be perfect.
(d) His search for a father.

5. Who teaches this church class that Miller attends in Boring, Oregon?
(a) Mr. Kilpin.
(b) John MacMurray.
(c) David Gentiles.
(d) The minister of the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. MIller learns many lessons from watching the MacMurray family? Which of the following is a lesson that Miller does not learn?

2. According to MacMurray, which of the following is not an important task for families?

3. Miller writes about what part of his life in this book?

4. Miller writes specifically to appeal to what type of humor?

5. As a child, which animal does Miller most want to own?

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