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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Miller, why should young men say no to cheap sex?
(a) To strengthen families.
(b) To protect women.
(c) To save money.
(d) To avoid diseases.

2. 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) Five.
(b) None.
(c) Too many to count.
(d) Three

3. In Chapter 7, why is Miller unsuccessful in his new organization?
(a) He fails to follow through on two of the major rules.
(b) Miller is very successful in this new organization.
(c) He makes negative statements about the organization.
(d) He is ostracized by the members.

4. 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) Scar tissue.
(b) "Hole in the up of a man's soul."
(c) "Father wound."
(d) There is no term for this.

5. 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) He withdraws from the class.
(d) Second highest grade in the class.

6. 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) Being unlovable.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Sin.

7. Who gives Miller permission to register for the high school class he wanted to take?
(a) The principal, Mr. Martindale.
(b) No one. He just showed up for the class.
(c) The guidance counselor.
(d) The class teacher.

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

9. What does Miller and his friend, Travis, fear?
(a) They fear going to prison.
(b) They fear the authorities.
(c) They fear nothing.
(d) They fear being alone.

10. Who should man work to please, according to MacMurray?
(a) His family.
(b) Himself.
(c) God.
(d) His friends.

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

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

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

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

15. According to Miller, what percentage of high school dropouts come from fatherless homes?
(a) 70%.
(b) 33%.
(c) 0%.
(d) 100%.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7 Miller searches for a definition of manhood. In doing so, Miller reaches a new definition of man, as any person _________.

2. As a child, Miller thinks that manhood does not arrive until men are what age?

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

4. What does Miller believe that men possess?

5. 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?

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