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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Miller, wise moves will pay off, but what can they not do?
(a) Make everyone a winner.
(b) Make everyone wealthy.
(c) Ensure victory.
(d) Guarantee security.

2. What does MacMurray believe is his payment for high-quality work?
(a) Sacrifices in time with his family.
(b) MacMurray does not have to pay for quality work.
(c) Everyone pays MacMurray for his best work.
(d) Many failed trips to get pictures.

3. In Chapter 11 on work ethics, what sacrifices does success often require early in one's life?
(a) No sacrifices are required.
(b) People must have many failure at having a loving family.
(c) People must work long and hard and and have lean years.
(d) People must have health and money problems.

4. Which of the following is an important characteristic of becoming a man, according to Miller?
(a) Believing in God and attending church.
(b) Making mistakes and learning from these mistakes.
(c) Making good decisions and taking responsiblity for one's decisions.
(d) Time and life experiences.

5. Miller believes not having a father figure affects what part of a young man's life?
(a) His physical health.
(b) Ability to communicate with his family and friends.
(c) Logical reasoning in a man's mind.
(d) His relationships with women.

6. Who tells Miller about real love in Chapter 9?
(a) A married friend.
(b) Miller's mother.
(c) Dr. Kinsey.
(d) No one.

7. Chapter 11 relates a story from a movie about a woman who fails to return correct change for a purchase. How does the clerk at the gas station in this movie describe this woman?
(a) "Sells her character for nine dollars."
(b) An irresponsible woman.
(c) A cheat.
(d) A woman in love.

8. Which of the following is not a true statement about work according to MacMurray?
(a) All work is honorable.
(b) Work is spiritual.
(c) Work is a reward from God.
(d) Work is a necessity of life.

9. What grade does Miller make when he finishes this high school class?
(a) He never finishes the class.
(b) The lowest grade in the class.
(c) Second highest grade in the class.
(d) He withdraws from the class.

10. In the story of a woman who does not return correct change for a purchase, what is equated with a callused heart?
(a) Heart surgery.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Sin.
(d) Being unlovable.

11. Miller's belief that he did not learn much about girls seems odd for a man who was raised in what kind of environment?
(a) A predominantly male environment.
(b) A multicultural environment.
(c) A bi-racial environment.
(d) A predominantly female environment.

12. What do sex researchers demonstrate in their research?
(a) Sex does not exists apart from emotions.
(b) Sex is addictive.
(c) Sex is good for emotional well-being.
(d) Sex is not necessary for people.

13. What happens to Miller in the high school class he has to get permission to register for?
(a) He fails the class.
(b) He finally understands his life.
(c) He learns that he really liked psychology.
(d) He drops out of school.

14. MacMurray criticizes which parts of Miller's work ethic?
(a) Miller has no problems with his work ethics.
(b) His sleep and work habits.
(c) His getting to lwork late.
(d) His laziness.

15. Miller learned a valuable life lesson in Chapter 11 despite the absence of who in his life?
(a) A wife.
(b) A brother.
(c) A friend.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does protecting the value of sex as part of commitment save, according to Miller?

2. When happens to teach Miller that men must purposely take responsibility?

3. According the audience who listened to Miller give his talk, what happens to men who "take a moral high ground"?

4. When Miller observes the girl breaking up with several boys, what is he doing?

5. Which of the following does Miller believe that the game of chess and life have in common?

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