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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Initially, how does Miller react to the spiritual discussion of a relationship between God and fathers?
(a) He sees it as a sentimental statement and dismisses it.
(b) He gets excited and can't stop talking.
(c) He does not react at all.
(d) He rejects it outright and refuses to talk.

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

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

4. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?
(a) Discuss issues related to fathers who abandon their children.
(b) Tell the reader his life story.
(c) Discuss issues related to fatherless boys.
(d) Explain his writing style.

5. What group of people does Miller suggest are similar to orphaned elephants?
(a) Foster children in the child welfare system.
(b) Male prisoners who grow up without a father.
(c) All prisoners in in the United States.
(d) Children from single-parent families.

6. What does Miller state that the dragon reminds him of?
(a) A giant protector.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Power.
(d) A real father figure.

7. Where are Miller and John MacMurray when Miller first begins to understand the relationship between God and fathers?
(a) On a trip up a mountain.
(b) At work.
(c) In church.
(d) At home.

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

9. How, specifically, does Mr. Gentiles help Miller?
(a) He encourages Miller to write for the church youth newsletter.
(b) He prays for Miller.
(c) He teaches Miller to read the Bible.
(d) He gives Miller a job at the church.

10. What does Miller believe makes one useless in human society?
(a) Having an "I don't care" attitude.
(b) Resisting authority.
(c) Miller did not address this.
(d) Being too nice to people.

11. What does Miller's search to understand himself as a child without a father lead to?
(a) A new life.
(b) It does not lead to anything.
(c) A spiritual journey.
(d) An emotional journey.

12. Why does Miller not trust the motivations of male authority?
(a) Because he has had numerous run-ins with the police.
(b) Because he does not have a strong male authority figure in his life.
(c) Because he is afraid of men.
(d) Because men have been mean to him.

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

14. What audience does Miller address in Chapter 6?
(a) This chapter does not address anyone in particular.
(b) Primarily men who grew up without fathers.
(c) Only women who are raising boys as a single mother.
(d) All persons who grew up without a father.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Miller's intended audience?

3. Miller asks for what from the reader?

4. What is the reason that Miller gives for failing to find positive male influences in his life?

5. In Chapter 4, as Miller thinks about his pain as child without a father, what happens to him?

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