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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 does he neglect his homework?
(a) He is not supervised in the evening.
(b) He is on a sports team and does not have time.
(c) He works at night.
(d) He hates to study.

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

3. In Chapter 11, Miller learns a lesson about integrity and describes examples of his actions that are character flaws. After learning this lesson, what does Miller do?
(a) He returns his cell phone.
(b) He promises to never to do this again.
(c) He does not do anything.
(d) He asks God for forgiveness.

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

5. In Chapter 11, what valuable lesson does Miller learn when living with the MacMurrays?
(a) To have faith.
(b) To be brave.
(c) To tell the truth.
(d) To be responsible.

6. In Chapter 10, Miller gives a talk referring to "taking a moral high ground." Which of the following does this phrase not refer to?
(a) Saying no to drugs.
(b) Saying no to sex.
(c) Saying no to violence.
(d) Being right all the time.

7. Miller's mother dies without doing what?
(a) Making a will.
(b) Making arrangements for her funeral.
(c) Telling Miller that she loved him.
(d) Telling Miller who his father is.

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

9. Why is Miller not allowed to take this class in high school?
(a) This class was full.
(b) This class did not exist.
(c) Only students in the top 10% of all students could take this class.
(d) This class was canceled.

10. "Feeling lucky to share your life with your wife and amazed that your wife remains committed to you" is an example of what in a loving relationship?
(a) Lust.
(b) Equality.
(c) Power.
(d) Humility.

11. 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) Three
(d) None.

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

13. Which of the following is not an important step of learning to make decisions?
(a) Stop being reactionary.
(b) Think before you speak.
(c) React before you think.
(d) Act deliberately.

14. In Chapter 7 Miller searches for a definition of manhood. In doing so, Miller reaches a new definition of man, as any person _________.
(a) He does not have a defintion.
(b) With male genitalia.
(c) Who wears pants.
(d) With a family.

15. Why does Miller believe he knows very little about girls?
(a) Because he has never asked a girl on a date.
(b) Because he is too embarassed to ask his friends about girls.
(c) Because every girl he asks out, has turns him down.
(d) Because he did not have a father to learn about girls from.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following is an important characteristic of becoming a man, according to Miller?

4. Which of the following men taught chess to boys to teach them decision-making skills?

5. Why does Miller refuse to participate in a Bible study group in his church?

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