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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miller's mother dies without doing what?
(a) Making arrangements for her funeral.
(b) Telling Miller that she loved him.
(c) Making a will.
(d) Telling Miller who his father is.

2. How much of MacMurray's work efforts pay off?
(a) 100%.
(b) None of MacMurray's work efforts pay off.
(c) About 10%.
(d) 50%.

3. in Chapter 11, which object is used to teach Miller a valuable lesson about honesty?
(a) A car.
(b) There was no object.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) A stolen wallet.

4. What do problems in a person's attitude toward work signal?
(a) Problems in a person's relationship with God.
(b) Problems with a person's family.
(c) That the person does not want to work.
(d) Problems with a person's boss.

5. Who tells Miller the story about a woman who does not return correct change for a purchase?
(a) His father.
(b) Dr. Alfred Kinsey.
(c) A pastor.
(d) John MacMurray.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miller observes the girl breaking up with several boys, what is he doing?

2. Which of the following is an important characteristic of becoming a man, according to Miller?

3. "Feeling lucky to share your life with your wife and amazed that your wife remains committed to you" is an example of what in a loving relationship?

4. In Chapter 10, Miller gives a talk referring to "taking a moral high ground." Which of the following does this phrase not refer to?

5. Why do Travis and Miller think they may go to prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 8, Miller states that young men without fathers as role models are more likely to experience negative consequences in life. What evidence does Miller provide to support this statement?

3. In Chapter 11, the author focuses on the importance of reading as a significant skill for success in life. What does he say?

4. In Chapter 12, work is defined as honorable and spiritual. What does this mean?

5. 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"?

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

7. Chapter 11 is short and Miller learns some very valuable life lessons. What is different about this chapter?

8. Miller learns the secret to a successful love relationship from a married friend. According this married friend, what is this secret and what does it look like?

9. 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?

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

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