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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, as Miller thinks about his pain as child without a father, what happens to him?
(a) He gets sick.
(b) He feels sad.
(c) He gets angry.
(d) He begins to heal.

2. Who does Miller remember as one of his first successful-father-figure role models in his life?
(a) John MacMurray.
(b) David Gentiles.
(c) Bill Cosby on television.
(d) Mr. Kilpin.

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

4. According to Miller, another necessary characteristic of God's love that is required in father-son love is the ability to do what?
(a) Make people well.
(b) Punish people.
(c) Make decisions for humans.
(d) Forgive people.

5. How does Miller grasp the "God as father" concept, initially?
(a) Without question.
(b) He resists accepting this idea.
(c) In a "baby way."
(d) As the perfect explanation for his life.

6. What is another place where Miller and his mother attempt to find father figures for him?
(a) The police station.
(b) The community center.
(c) His school.
(d) At church.

7. According to Miller, which of the following is not a positive characteristic of God?
(a) Encouragement.
(b) Love.
(c) Ownership.
(d) Abandonment.

8. Is Miller's concern with the social problem of all boys who grow up without fathers?
(a) Sometimes he is and sometimes he is not.
(b) No, he is not concerned at all.
(c) Only slightly, as he is more concerned about his life without a father.
(d) Yes, very much so.

9. What does Miller describe God's love for humans as?
(a) A perfect father.
(b) A imperfect father.
(c) Imperfect parents.
(d) Good parents.

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

11. Why does Miller settle in Boring, Oregon?
(a) He gets sick and cannot travel anymore.
(b) He falls in love.
(c) He runs out of money.
(d) He gets tired of traveling.

12. According to the author, what percentage of male prisoners grew up without a father?
(a) 75%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 95%.
(d) 85%.

13. Where does this church class meet?
(a) At home of the teacher.
(b) At a local restuarant.
(c) At a community center.
(d) In the church building.

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

15. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?
(a) Happiness and joy.
(b) Loneliness and singleness.
(c) Friendship and loyalty.
(d) Anger and frustration.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does John MacMurray do for a living?

3. How does Miller make up for not having a father to give him information?

4. What does Miller's search to understand himself as a child without a father lead to?

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

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