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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 did Pop do that embarrassed Merton?
(a) He threw money at the French people from his car window.
(b) He made Merton sit in the corner at dinner.
(c) He sang loudly in a bar.
(d) He disciplined Merton in public.

2. How does Merton describe this book?
(a) It is the story of his travels.
(b) It is the biography of his mother.
(c) It is an autobiography of faith.
(d) It is a story about his father.

3. Why does Merton say he was "truly happy" in England?
(a) Because he is living in England.
(b) Because he has many friends.
(c) Because he is learning to play cricket.
(d) Because he is sincerely religious for the first time.

4. Where did Merton attend school in England while with his aunt?
(a) Ripley Court.
(b) Eton.
(c) He was home-schooled.
(d) A church school.

5. What, in Part 1, Chapter 4, is noticeably lacking the Merton's autobiography?
(a) His feelings about religion.
(b) The names of his family members.
(c) A description of his travels.
(d) The names of his girlfriends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Owen Merton travel so frequently?

2. With whom does Merton stay in England?

3. What language is Merton required to learn in England?

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

5. What was the name of the school Merton attended in 1929?

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