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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Our Problem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miller's stories in Chapter 1 seem to highlight what emotions from his childhood?
(a) Happiness and joy.
(b) Loneliness and singleness.
(c) Anger and frustration.
(d) Friendship and loyalty.

2. Miller also remembers watching a documentary on what animal?
(a) Exotic pets.
(b) Endangered animals.
(c) Beached whales.
(d) Orphaned elephants.

3. Is Miller's concern with the social problem of all boys who grow up without fathers?
(a) Only slightly, as he is more concerned about his life without a father.
(b) Sometimes he is and sometimes he is not.
(c) Yes, very much so.
(d) No, he is not concerned at all.

4. What does the landlord's son, who attempts to fill in as a father figure on a camping trip, forget?
(a) Miller's first name.
(b) How to light a fire.
(c) The tent.
(d) To show up.

5. As a child, which animal does Miller most want to own?
(a) Bird.
(b) Dragon.
(c) Horse.
(d) Unicorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miller remember as one of his first successful-father-figure role models in his life?

2. Chapter 1 emphasizes what difficulties for boys who grow up without fathers?

3. The message of this book is presented by the author with a strong bias for which he does not do what?

4. Miller's mother attempts to find father figures for her son by involving him in which community organization?

5. Miller uses these stories about animals to illustrate what point in Chapter 2?

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