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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author uses the prologue to do which of the following?
(a) Discuss issues related to fatherless boys.
(b) Discuss issues related to fathers who abandon their children.
(c) Explain his writing style.
(d) Tell the reader his life story.

3. What is the responsibility of the adult male elephant in a young elephant's life?
(a) To teach the young elephant how to bathe himself.
(b) To teach the young elephant to hunt and feed a family.
(c) To teach the young elephant how to select a mate.
(d) To show the young elephant what it means to be a male elephant.

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

5. How does Miller make up for not having a father to give him information?
(a) He talks to his mother.
(b) He seeks other male authorities.
(c) He searches the internet.
(d) He reads the encyclopedia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miller asks for what from the reader?

2. Why does Miller settle in Boring, Oregon?

3. What group of people does Miller suggest are similar to orphaned elephants?

4. What does Miller use as an analogy for God's love and father-son love?

5. True of False: only men who grew up without fathers and boys who are being without fathers will benefit from reading this book.

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