To Own a Dragon: Reflections on Growing up Without a Father Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Don Miller (author)
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To Own a Dragon: Reflections on Growing up Without a Father Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Don Miller (author)
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Miller's intended audience?
(a) Boys only.
(b) Men and women.
(c) Men.
(d) Women.

2. According to Miller, what lesson is a father responsible for instilling in a young child?
(a) That the child is worthless.
(b) That the world is unfair.
(c) That the child's existence makes an impact in the world.
(d) The difference between right and wrong.

3. As a child, what type of clubs does Miller think men participated in?
(a) Country clubs.
(b) Clubs that only let certain people in.
(c) Card clubs.
(d) Clubs that shared secret information about women and cars.

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

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

6. Miller also remembers watching a documentary on what animal?
(a) Exotic pets.
(b) Endangered animals.
(c) Orphaned elephants.
(d) Beached whales.

7. In Chapter 1, Miller discusses several attempts to find a father figure during what part of his life?
(a) His childhood and youth.
(b) His birth.
(c) His young adult years only.
(d) His teen age years only.

8. Miller asks for what from the reader?
(a) Open mindedness.
(b) Commitment.
(c) Patience.
(d) Sympathy.

9. What activity does Miller not enjoy until he begins college?
(a) Gym.
(b) Studying.
(c) Reading.
(d) Math.

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

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

12. Chapter 1 emphasizes what difficulties for boys who grow up without fathers?
(a) Poor communication skills with others.
(b) Unstable relationships with others.
(c) The absence of traditional father-son experiences.
(d) The lack of money.

13. 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) Yes, very much so.
(d) Only slightly, as he is more concerned about his life without a father.

14. Prior to accepting God as a father, Miller describes his journey as ________.
(a) Hopeless.
(b) Intentional.
(c) Aimless.
(d) Purposeful.

15. What were MacMurray and Miller going to do when Miller begins to understand the connection between God and fathers?
(a) Camp out.
(b) Attend a Bible-study class.
(c) Photograph a sunset.
(d) Attend a school program.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miller not trust the motivations of male authority?

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

3. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?

4. The author wants the reader to encourage and relate to what type of men?

5. Why does Miller grow up feeling insecure?

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