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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of relationship does Miller want with a father?
(a) Miller does not want a relationship with a father.
(b) An distant, detached relationship.
(c) A generous, loving relationship.
(d) A personal, intimate relationship.

3. As a child, Miller remembers enjoying which activity most?
(a) Going to school.
(b) Playing outside.
(c) Recess.
(d) Library story hour.

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

5. Why does Miller grow up feeling insecure?
(a) Because he does not believe that he fits into male society.
(b) Because he does not like himself.
(c) Because he does not have money.
(d) Because there are no males around him.

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

7. What happens to elephant's behavior when they reach puberty?
(a) They become very sexually aggressive.
(b) They become increasingly violent.
(c) They become docile.
(d) They become extremely intelligent.

8. Who is the main character of this book?
(a) The book's co-author, John MacMurray.
(b) The author, Donald Miller.
(c) All boys without fathers.
(d) All children without parents.

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

10. What does John MacMurray do for a living?
(a) Owns his own business.
(b) Pastor and youth minister.
(c) Artist and educator.
(d) Teacher and photographer.

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

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

13. Miller warns men not to rely on men with authority who do not do what?
(a) Submit to someone else.
(b) Treat others with respect.
(c) Talk to you.
(d) Dress professionally.

14. Miller found the characteristics of a strong male authority figure in whom?
(a) John MacMurray, his mentor.
(b) His boss.
(c) Politicians.
(d) David Gentiles.

15. Where is Miller offered a home when living in Boring, Oregon?
(a) In a trailer with coworkers.
(b) In a house shared with an elderly person.
(c) In an apartment with friends.
(d) In a garage apartment at the MacMurrays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller's mother attempts to find father figures for her son by involving him in which community organization?

2. What does the landlord's son, who attempts to fill in as a father figure on a camping trip, forget?

3. This prologue is does which of the following?

4. Miller describes his mother as being exhausted because of him. He learns the real reason she is exhausted. What is this?

5. As a child and adolescent, who does Miller resent?

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