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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. Miller learned a valuable life lesson in Chapter 11 despite the absence of who in his life?
(a) A brother.
(b) His father.
(c) A wife.
(d) A friend.

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

3. In Chapter 10, Miller tells the story of giving a talk. Where does Miller give his talk?
(a) At a church youth group meeting.
(b) To a group of high school students.
(c) At a fraternity house.
(d) At a nursing home.

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

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?
(a) Park.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Coffee shop.
(d) Laundromat.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to MacMurray, how does a person learn to not feel guilt when doing bad things?

2. "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?

3. According to Miller, wise moves will pay off, but what can they not do?

4. Who gives Miller permission to register for the high school class he wanted to take?

5. According to Miller, living morally and responsibly in front of peers is an example of what type of behavior?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does the author tell us that he believes about college?

2. 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"?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. Chapter 7 is the last chapter in which Miller talks extensively about his mother. How does his thinking about his mother change from the beginning of this book to this chapter?

6. In Chapter 9, why does Miller say that he dated?

7. In Chapter 11, Miller addresses lessons learned about telling the truth and integrity. What does he do that starts this lesson?

8. 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?

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

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

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