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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 the story of a woman who does not return correct change for a purchase, what is equated with a callused heart?

2. Which of the following is not an important step of learning to make decisions?

3. According to Miller, wise moves will pay off, but what can they not do?

4. Why does Miller refuse to participate in a Bible study group in his church?

5. According to Miller, why should young men say no to cheap sex?

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

10. 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"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Chapters 9 & 10 are short but both contain very important information about sex and love. What are the primary points made about sex and love and how are these two issues connected to Miller's concern about being raised without a father?

Essay Topic 3

Miller ends the book with a return to a spiritual focus on faith and hope. What does he say he has learned about faith, hope, and a spiritual relationship?

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