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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4, The Children in the Market Place.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merton admire about Mark Van Doren?
(a) His contemplative ability.
(b) His sports ability.
(c) His teaching.
(d) His many girlfriends.

2. What are the contents of the note Merton receives from his father?
(a) A goodbye from his mother.
(b) The address of his grandparents.
(c) A description of his father's travels to Africa.
(d) Instructions for caring for his brother.

3. Where did Merton spend his school holidays?
(a) With his godfather who was a doctor in London.
(b) With Owen in London.
(c) With his Aunt Maude.
(d) With Pop and Bonnemaman.

4. Who put Merton on the academic path to Cambridge University?
(a) F.C. Doherty.
(b) Aunt Maude.
(c) Owen Merton.
(d) Uncle Ben.

5. What medical problem plagued Merton on a backpacking trip in the Rhine Valley?
(a) He had a heart problem and fainting spells.
(b) He suffered a broken leg.
(c) He broke his jaw and was hospitalized.
(d) He had an abscessed tooth that led to gangrene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Merton's father born?

2. What was his father building in St. Antonin?

3. What impresses Merton about St. Antonin?

4. What does Merton like about France?

5. What did Pop do that embarrassed Merton?

(see the answer key)

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