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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. What was Merton hoping to gain at his country cottage?
(a) Order and structure in his life.
(b) A replacement for school classes.
(c) A romantic relationship.
(d) Excitement and fun.

2. Which saint becomes important to Merton when he receives the Baronness' advice?
(a) St. Catherine of Siena.
(b) St. Mary of Gethsemani.
(c) St. Brigid of Ireland.
(d) St. Therese of Lisieux.

3. What did Owen ask Merton to do for him while he was ill?
(a) He wanted Merton to do well in school
(b) He asked Merton to take care of John Paul.
(c) He asked Merton to pray for him.
(d) He wanted Merton to come with him to London.

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

5. What impact does Catherine de Hueck have on Merton?
(a) Her belief he should leave the priesthood angers him.
(b) She inspires him with her work among the poor.
(c) Her calling to become a nun makes him envious.
(d) Her wealth influences him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sin is Merton most concerned with when he begins to write poetry?

2. What did Pop allow the 15-year-old Merton to do that really impressed him?

3. What did Merton and his friends grow in Olean?

4. What does Merton say in Part 2, Chapter 2, will not save his mind from its state of sin?

5. What analogy does Merton make in Part 2, Chapter 2, to describe his spiritual state?

(see the answer key)

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