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

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

3. What does protecting the value of sex as part of commitment save, according to Miller?
(a) A person's morality.
(b) A person's future.
(c) A person's family.
(d) A person's life.

4. What fear does Miller have about his participation in mens' Bible study groups?
(a) That he may be a homosexual because he is not interested in manly things.
(b) That he would not fit in.
(c) That he may not know enough about the Bible.
(d) That he may have to make a presentation.

5. MacMurray criticizes which parts of Miller's work ethic?
(a) His getting to lwork late.
(b) His sleep and work habits.
(c) Miller has no problems with his work ethics.
(d) His laziness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Miller in the high school class he has to get permission to register for?

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

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

5. What grade does Miller make when he finishes this high school class?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

5. 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?

6. What strategies does Miller recommend for learning to make wise decisions?

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

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

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. According to Miller, what does saying no to sex have in common with protecting the value of the American dollar?

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