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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. As a child, Miller remembers hearing fairy tales about which animals?
(a) Angels.
(b) Monsters.
(c) Dwarves and dragons.
(d) Witches.

2. True of False: only men who grew up without fathers and boys who are being without fathers will benefit from reading this book.
(a) False. Only young adult males preparing to be fathers should read this book.
(b) True. Only these type of men and boys will understand this book.
(c) False. Male and female readers of all ages can benefit from reading this book.
(d) False. Only single mothers should read this book.

3. Writing this book appears to have been what type of experience for the author?
(a) Cathartic.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Boring.

4. Miller's mother attempts to find father figures for her son by involving him in which community organization?
(a) Boy Scouts.
(b) Little League.
(c) After school program.
(d) Cub Scouts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, which animal does Miller most want to own?

2. This prologue is does which of the following?

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

4. According to the author, what percentage of male prisoners grew up without a father?

5. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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