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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What analogy does Merton make in Part 2, Chapter 2, to describe his spiritual state?
2. How does Merton register his draft papers?
3. When did Merton first talk with Father Edmund about becoming a priest?
4. How many countries has Merton lived in by the time war breaks out?
5. What narrative convention does Merton use repeatedly in this book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Early on in his spiritual quest Merton believes Catholicism to be mysterious and secretive, and he also believes that Protestants commit many "errors" in their religious observance. Compare and contrast these beliefs and discuss the ways Merton's criticism of these two major religions moves him further on the path toward becoming a monk.
Essay Topic 2
Merton loves his grandfather, but is also embarrassed by his actions. Does Merton show any contradictory feelings about anything or anyone else in his life? What actions does he take in response to these feelings?
Essay Topic 3
Merton's mother died during the early formative years of his life. Merton's father was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1929 and died during Merton's adolescence. Using examples from the book, compare and contrast the impact on Merton's life of each of these deaths.
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