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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miller uses the story of a girl who met and broke up with several boys in one morning to illustrate his points about girls. How many boys did this girl talk to in this story?
(a) Too many to count.
(b) Five.
(c) None.
(d) Three

2. In Chapter 9, Miller describes a story of watching a girl who met and broke up with several girls. What is the setting of the meetings between this girl and the boys?
(a) Park.
(b) Laundromat.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Coffee shop.

3. Why does Miller refuse to participate in a Bible study group in his church?
(a) The Bible study groups did not meet at times that were convenient for him.
(b) There were no Bible study groups in his church.
(c) Mostly women attended these meetings.
(d) The members would not listen to him.

4. When Miller observes the girl breaking up with several boys, what is he doing?
(a) Writing.
(b) Talking to a friend.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Eating a meal.

5. 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) An irresponsible woman.
(b) A woman in love.
(c) "Sells her character for nine dollars."
(d) A cheat.

6. What class does Miller want to take in high school that he is not eligible for?
(a) An honors psychology class.
(b) A college class.
(c) A writing class.
(d) A speech class.

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

8. In the book, "Wild at Heart', what is the wound left in a man's soul by the absence of a father referred to as?
(a) "Father wound."
(b) "Hole in the up of a man's soul."
(c) Scar tissue.
(d) There is no term for this.

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

10. Who tells Miller the story about a woman who does not return correct change for a purchase?
(a) John MacMurray.
(b) His father.
(c) A pastor.
(d) Dr. Alfred Kinsey.

11. in Chapter 11, which object is used to teach Miller a valuable lesson about honesty?
(a) A stolen wallet.
(b) A car.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) There was no object.

12. What does Miller believe about himself that affects his school performance?
(a) He has a learning disability.
(b) He is stupid.
(c) He is a genius.
(d) He has no opinion about himself.

13. Miller believes a famous person he saw interviewed is example of _____________?
(a) God's ability to forgive people who sin.
(b) A callused heart toward sin.
(c) A person who does not have to pay for their sins.
(d) A person who raised without a father.

14. Where does Miller first realize he needs to achieve manhood?
(a) Miller does not believe that men need to achieve manhood.
(b) At a rally for Christian men.
(c) Miller believes he has already achieved manhood.
(d) When he falls in love.

15. Why does Miller date girls?
(a) Miller did not like to date girls.
(b) Because he likes girls.
(c) To prove he was a man.
(d) Validation for his ego.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of MacMurray's children gets Miller out of bed by begging to be carried down the stairs?

2. What does MacMurray believe is his payment for high-quality work?

3. What year in high school did Miller experience a significant turning point?

4. Who should man work to please, according to MacMurray?

5. What kinds of decisions should young men make, according to Miller?

(see the answer keys)

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