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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 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?
(a) He asks God for forgiveness.
(b) He promises to never to do this again.
(c) He does not do anything.
(d) He returns his cell phone.

2. What does Miller believe about himself that affects his school performance?
(a) He has a learning disability.
(b) He is stupid.
(c) He has no opinion about himself.
(d) He is a genius.

3. In Chapter 10, the men who listen to Miller present his talk question ________________?
(a) Will they ever be loved?
(b) The moral wrongness of sex.
(c) Will they find someone to love?
(d) The need to believe in God.

4. Where does Miller find a job when he moves to Oregon?
(a) At a coffee shop.
(b) At a publishing company.
(c) At a bookstore.
(d) In a automotive shop.

5. Why do Travis and Miller think they may go to prison?
(a) Making stupid decisions at the wrong time.
(b) All boys without fathers go to prison.
(c) 85% of men in prison do not have fathers.
(d) They have broken many laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miller state that a "callused heart toward sin" is?

2. In Chapter 9, what point for boys raised without fathers does Miller reinforce?

3. What other group of people besides boys and men without fathers does Miller recognize in Chapter 7?

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

5. What fear does Miller have about his participation in mens' Bible study groups?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, Girls, Miller tells the story of a young woman in a coffee shop. Why does he tell this story?

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. 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?

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

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

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

8. What event changes Miller's attitude about his ability to be a good student in high school?

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

10. 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?

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