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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 6, Miller's writing style changes. How does it change?
2. What audience does Miller address in Chapter 6?
3. Why is Miller particularly upset with older men?
4. According to Miller, another necessary characteristic of God's love that is required in father-son love is the ability to do what?
5. What does Miller describe God's love for humans as?
Short Essay Questions
1. The author's writing style should appeal to whom?
2. In Chapter 2, Miller again tells stories that span his life. What is the effect of this storytelling approach on the reader?
3. Miller's mother attempts to find father figures for her son in several places. Describe Miller's mother's efforts. How successful were these efforts?
4. In Chapters 5 and 6, Miller makes a connection between authority and love. Describe this connection.
5. Chapter 5 is considered the "climax" of this book. What does this mean?
6. What kind of experience did writing this book provide the author?
7. How does Miller get to Boring, Oregon?
8. In Chapter 3, Miller admits to being resentful towards authority figures. To whom is he referring and why?
9. Miller identifies several areas in his life affected by not having a father. What are these areas?
10. In Chapter 1, Miller describes meeting Mr. Gentiles as one of the key turning points in his life. Why does Miller believe this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Much of this book is about the author's search for a perfect family and perfect father-son experience to help him learn how be a member of a family. As you finish reading this book, reflect on what does the author suggest are the characteristics of a perfect family. Identify the characteristics that the author identifies throughout the book. Provide supporting evidence from the book. Do you believe there is such a thing as a perfect family? What does today's perfect family look like? How is today's perfect family similar to and different from Miller's ideal family?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 13, Education, Miller equates reading with passion and learning and success. Give examples from this chapter and discuss this connection. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 6, Miller specifically addresses authority and love. He uses authority in a very positive manner. He goes so far in Chapter 5 and in Chapter 6 to suggest that submission to authority is crucial to one's faith journey and for men raised without fathers. How do you define authority? Do you agree with Miller's assertion that authority is positive and one should submit to it in order to understand father-son love or to complete your faith journey?
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