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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. 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.

2. Which of MacMurray's children gets Miller out of bed by begging to be carried down the stairs?
(a) Cassy MacMurray.
(b) Elle MacMurray.
(c) MacMurray's children are grown.
(d) MacMurray does not have any children.

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

4. 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 violence.
(c) Being right all the time.
(d) Saying no to sex.

5. What does Miller believe that men possess?
(a) The inner ability to be good fathers.
(b) A uniquely male identity.
(c) The answers to all questions.
(d) The right to make all decisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller's belief that he did not learn much about girls seems odd for a man who was raised in what kind of environment?

2. Why do Travis and Miller think they may go to prison?

3. What usually happens after Miller begins to date a woman?

4. Miller believes that young men should do what in order to make decisions?

5. According to Miller, why does he neglect his homework?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. Chapter 11 is short and Miller learns some very valuable life lessons. What is different about this chapter?

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

7. In Chapter 12, work is defined as honorable and spiritual. What does this mean?

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. 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?

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

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