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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The members would not listen to him.
(c) There were no Bible study groups in his church.
(d) Mostly women attended these meetings.

2. 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 fails the class.
(c) He learns that he really liked psychology.
(d) He drops out of school.

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

4. 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) With a family.
(d) Who wears pants.

5. In Chapter 9, how much advice is offered about girls?
(a) It offers some advice.
(b) It offers no advice.
(c) It offers a lot of advice.
(d) It offers a little advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Miller, why should young men say no to cheap sex?

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

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

4. What class does Miller want to take in high school that he is not eligible for?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Why does Miller promote maturity for young men?

2. As an adult, Miller often found himself having difficulty fitting in with the men in his church and life, particularly in his Bible study class. What did he think the problem was?

3. In Chapter 13, the author describes his struggle with his self-esteem as a child. How does this affect his school performance?

4. According to Miller and MacMurray, how does sin start?

5. In Chapter 10, Miller makes a presentation to a fraternity on the topic of sex. What do these men suggest the consequences are for young men who decide to "live a moral high ground"?

6. Miller learns to play chess from a friend. He also tells a story about a man, Salome Thomas-El teaching boys from a ghetto to play chess. He sees a connection between playing chess and life for young men raised without fathers. What is this connection?

7. Miller assumes that humans have to work because God is punishing the sinful nature of humanity. MacMurray disagrees. How does MacMurray explain humanity's need to work?

8. In Chapter 12, Miller examines work ethic with several stories. What are characteristics of a good work ethic according to Miller?

9. Miller learns the secret to a successful love relationship from a married friend. According this married friend, what is this secret and what does it look like?

10. In Chapter 7, Manhood, Miller attends a Promise Keepers rally and then joins the organization. However, he struggles with this membership. Why did he join and what were his struggles?

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