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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. What time do people on the MacMurray household need to be awake by?
(a) 6:00 a.m.
(b) 9:00 a.m.
(c) There is no set time to wake up.
(d) Everyone wakes up early except Miller.

2. In Chapter 9, Miller describes a story of watching a girl who met and broke up with several girls. What is the setting of the meetings between this girl and the boys?
(a) Park.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Coffee shop.
(d) Laundromat.

3. What usually happens after Miller begins to date a woman?
(a) She loses her attraction.
(b) She falls in love with Miller.
(c) They fight and break up.
(d) They become engaged.

4. What other group of people besides boys and men without fathers does Miller recognize in Chapter 7?
(a) Miller does not recognize any other groups in this chapter.
(b) Mothers of boys without fathers.
(c) Women who grow up without a father.
(d) All men and women with fathers.

5. Why is Miller not allowed to take this class in high school?
(a) This class was canceled.
(b) Only students in the top 10% of all students could take this class.
(c) This class was full.
(d) This class did not exist.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Miller, wise moves will pay off, but what can they not do?

2. Miller believes not having a father figure affects what part of a young man's life?

3. MacMurray criticizes which parts of Miller's work ethic?

4. What book does Miller first read cover to cover?

5. What does Miller state that a "callused heart toward sin" is?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. According to Miller, what does saying no to sex have in common with protecting the value of the American dollar?

3. What event changes Miller's attitude about his ability to be a good student in high school?

4. In Chapter 7, Manhood, Miller attends a Promise Keepers rally and then joins the organization. However, he struggles with this membership. Why did he join and what were his struggles?

5. In Chapter 9, Girls, Miller asserts that growing up without a father has left him poorly prepared to be in a relationship. Why is this surprising?

6. In Chapter 12, Miller examines work ethic with several stories. What are characteristics of a good work ethic according to Miller?

7. In Chapter 11, what does the author tell us that he believes about college?

8. In Chapter 7, Miller states that his definition of manhood changed over time. How did it change?

9. 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"?

10. 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?

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