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

2. 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) Having to work.
(c) Not having time to spend with family and friends.
(d) Making enough money to live on.

3. When happens to teach Miller that men must purposely take responsibility?
(a) Miller discovers he owes money to IRS.
(b) Miller's friend, Travis, is arrested.
(c) Miller is arrested.
(d) Miller never learns this lesson.

4. What other group of people besides boys and men without fathers does Miller recognize in Chapter 7?
(a) Women who grow up without a father.
(b) Mothers of boys without fathers.
(c) All men and women with fathers.
(d) Miller does not recognize any other groups in this chapter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller also tells a story of watching an interview with a famous person which teaches him more about sin. Who was this famous person?

2. in Chapter 11, which object is used to teach Miller a valuable lesson about honesty?

3. In Chapter 11 on work ethics, what sacrifices does success often require early in one's life?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. MacMurray is a successful photographer, gets up early, and makes long trips to get good shots that often fail. How does he explain his success to Miller?

2. In Chapter 11, Miller uses an example from a movie about a woman who does not return proper change for a purchase. This story illustrates an unusual way to describe sin. What is this?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter 8, Miller states that young men without fathers as role models are more likely to experience negative consequences in life. What evidence does Miller provide to support this statement?

6. Many people, including the famous Dr. Alfred Kinsey, have researched sex. What have we learned from these sex researchers?

7. In Chapter 11, the author focuses on the importance of reading as a significant skill for success in life. What does he say?

8. Miller stresses the importance of making wise decisions in Chapter 8. He believes young men without fathers need to be intentional about learning to make decisions. How does he recommend they do this and why?

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

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

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