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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miller's mother attempts to find father figures for her son by involving him in which community organization?
(a) Cub Scouts.
(b) After school program.
(c) Little League.
(d) Boy Scouts.

2. Why does Miller join a church in Boring, Oregon?
(a) He is bored with life.
(b) He is lonely.
(c) He is very spiritual man.
(d) He is invited to attend.

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

4. How long does Miller live in his new home in Boring, Oregon?
(a) A couple of years.
(b) Four months.
(c) Four years.
(d) Forever. He never leaves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. What metaphor does Miller use to describe the role of elders in transferring information to the next generation?
(a) Teachers in high school.
(b) Airline pilots radioing weather conditions to the next pilot.
(c) He does not use a metaphor.
(d) Emergency personnel responding to a community crisis.

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

14. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?
(a) Ask the reader's forgiveness.
(b) State that he is sorry.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Show remorse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another place where Miller and his mother attempt to find father figures for him?

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

3. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?

4. What kind of relationship does Miller want with a father?

5. What kind of class does Miller attend at church in Oregon?

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