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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 3, The Sleeping Volcano.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which saint becomes important to Merton when he receives the Baronness' advice?
(a) St. Mary of Gethsemani.
(b) St. Catherine of Siena.
(c) St. Therese of Lisieux.
(d) St. Brigid of Ireland.

2. What did Pop allow the 15-year-old Merton to do that really impressed him?
(a) Pop allowed the 15-year-old Merton to smoke a cigarette.
(b) He allowed him to visit his father alone.
(c) He allowed him to enjoy luxury travel.
(d) He allowed him to drive his car.

3. What do Ed Rice and Bob Lax work on in Olean?
(a) They both write novels.
(b) They write church history.
(c) They both write autobiographies.
(d) They work on newspaper articles.

4. What did Owen ask Merton to do for him while he was ill?
(a) He asked Merton to take care of John Paul.
(b) He asked Merton to pray for him.
(c) He wanted Merton to come with him to London.
(d) He wanted Merton to do well in school

5. Who does Merton blame for the war, besides Hitler?
(a) His professors.
(b) Himself.
(c) His father.
(d) The French people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merton differentiate himself from an "ordinary Catholic"?

2. When does Merton plan to make a retreat at Gethsemani when writing to the Abbott?

3. What, in Part 2, Chapter 2, causes Merton to feel enthusiastic?

4. What connection did Uncle Ben have with Durston House?

5. What did Pop tell Merton while Owen was ill?

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