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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. How does Merton register his draft papers?
(a) He registers as a teacher.
(b) He registers as a non-combatant.
(c) He registers by following the example of Owen Merton.
(d) He registers as a novice in the priesthood.

2. What does Merton see as his vocation while he is in Olean?
(a) Painting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Praying.
(d) Lecturing.

3. Why does Merton register for the draft in the way that he does?
(a) He follows the advice of his religious teachers.
(b) He opposes the methods of warfare.
(c) He is morally opposed to war.
(d) He wants to gain attention and fame.

4. What did Merton's parents do for a living?
(a) They were farmers.
(b) They operated a grocery store.
(c) They ran a travel bureau.
(d) They were artists.

5. What does Merton find disappointing about the pastor at Zion Church?
(a) He worries about the church's financial condition.
(b) He is more concerned with discussing modern literature and politics than God.
(c) He will not meet with Merton.
(d) He does not know Merton's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Merton attend his first Mass?

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

3. Where was Merton's father born?

4. When was Thomas Merton born?

5. What is Merton afraid to tell anyone when he is teaching at St. Bonaventure?

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