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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Miller writes Chapter 11 without making reference to whom?
(a) Mothers.
(b) Mentors.
(c) Fathers.
(d) Boys who are raised without fathers.

3. What do problems in a person's attitude toward work signal?
(a) That the person does not want to work.
(b) Problems with a person's boss.
(c) Problems in a person's relationship with God.
(d) Problems with a person's family.

4. Miller believes that sex is never simply what type of response?
(a) An enjoyable response.
(b) An aggressive response.
(c) An emotional response.
(d) A biological response.

5. In Chapter 12 on work ethics, Miller uses a story about children to illustrate his point. What does he learn about children?
(a) Chldren are loud and noisy.
(b) Children are to be seen and not heard.
(c) Children are a blessing.
(d) Children wake early and wake everyone up.

6. What organization did Miller join in order to develop his idea of manhood?
(a) The local YMCA.
(b) Promise Keepers.
(c) A gym.
(d) A sports club.

7. In Chapter 11, Miller learns lessons about work. What does Miller say discourages him about work?
(a) Watching someone put a lot of time into a project to have it not work.
(b) Not having time to spend with family and friends.
(c) Making enough money to live on.
(d) Having to work.

8. What does Miller believe that men possess?
(a) A uniquely male identity.
(b) The inner ability to be good fathers.
(c) The answers to all questions.
(d) The right to make all decisions.

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

10. In Chapter 9, what point for boys raised without fathers does Miller reinforce?
(a) The importance of love.
(b) The importance of women in a man's life.
(c) The importance of father's in a man's life.
(d) The importance of seeking a proper mentor.

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

12. Why do Travis and Miller think they may go to prison?
(a) 85% of men in prison do not have fathers.
(b) They have broken many laws.
(c) Making stupid decisions at the wrong time.
(d) All boys without fathers go to prison.

13. One of Miller's friends tells Miller about real love. What does Miller's friends state is a core characteristic of real love?
(a) Humility.
(b) Humor.
(c) Lust.
(d) Equality.

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

15. When Miller is able to find a men's Bible study group, what happens?
(a) The men are mean to him.
(b) He is uncomfortable because the men use hunting and car metaphors in their discussions.
(c) The men accept Miller quickly.
(d) The men schedule secret meetings and do not tell Miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Miller gives a talk referring to "taking a moral high ground." Which of the following does this phrase not refer to?

2. What fear does Miller have about his participation in mens' Bible study groups?

3. What does Miller believe about himself that affects his school performance?

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

5. Why is Miller not allowed to take this class in high school?

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