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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 4, The Sweet Savor of Liberty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What philosophy does Merton explore while at the university?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Materialism.
(d) Stoicism.

2. Where is Merton's brother sent while Thomas is joining the monastery?
(a) To join their relatives in Europe.
(b) On bombing raids over Europe.
(c) To visit the Baroness in Canada.
(d) On a ship to the Pacific.

3. What is the significance of Zion Church to Merton?
(a) His aunt directed classes there.
(b) His father played the organ there.
(c) His uncle was the choirmaster there.
(d) His father designed the altar there.

4. Who is Bramachari?
(a) A philosophy professor Merton knows.
(b) A Buddhist monk known by Merton's friends.
(c) A Hindu monk Merton comes to know.
(d) A student of Protestantism.

5. Where does Merton attend his first Mass?
(a) At the Church of Corpus Christi in New York.
(b) At St. John the Divine in New York.
(c) At Gethsemane in Kentucky.
(d) At St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Merton his First Communion?

2. What profession does Tom encourage Merton to prepare for?

3. Where did Merton visit his father after the end of the school term at Oakham?

4. Where had Merton been shortly before his father died?

5. Who is Owen Merton?

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