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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. What was Merton hoping to gain at his country cottage?
(a) Order and structure in his life.
(b) Excitement and fun.
(c) A romantic relationship.
(d) A replacement for school classes.

2. What impact does Catherine de Hueck have on Merton?
(a) She inspires him with her work among the poor.
(b) Her wealth influences him.
(c) Her belief he should leave the priesthood angers him.
(d) Her calling to become a nun makes him envious.

3. In Part 3, Chapter 3, what does Merton decide is the work he is meant to do?
(a) To become a priest in Rome.
(b) To write and teach.
(c) To work with the poor and pray.
(d) To own a newspaper.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Merton spend his school holidays?

2. What does Merton do during the summer he returned to New York after a trip to Rome?

3. What does Merton see as his vocation while he is in Olean?

4. What author was an enduring influence on Merton?

5. What is Merton's role at Friendship House?

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