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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Authority.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Miller writes specifically to appeal to what type of humor?
(a) A female sense of humor.
(b) A male sense of humor.
(c) The author does not write with a sense of humor.
(d) Everyone's sense of humor.

3. What does Miller struggle to give up in this journey?
(a) His bad habits.
(b) His desire to be perfect.
(c) His need to be loved by all.
(d) His search for a father.

4. Miller found the characteristics of a strong male authority figure in whom?
(a) David Gentiles.
(b) John MacMurray, his mentor.
(c) Politicians.
(d) His boss.

5. What does Miller describe God's love for humans as?
(a) A imperfect father.
(b) Good parents.
(c) A perfect father.
(d) Imperfect parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason that Miller gives for failing to find positive male influences in his life?

2. According to MacMurray, which of the following is not an important task for families?

3. As a child, what type of clubs does Miller think men participated in?

4. Why does Miller not trust the motivations of male authority?

5. Why does Miller grow up feeling insecure?

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