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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 does the Baroness tell Merton when he questions his spiritual path and calling?
(a) That he is on the wrong path and is making a mistake.
(b) To keep writing and pray to God more.
(c) That he should sell all of his possessions.
(d) To come with her to France.

2. What did Pop allow the 15-year-old Merton to do that really impressed him?
(a) Pop allowed the 15-year-old Merton to smoke a cigarette.
(b) He allowed him to visit his father alone.
(c) He allowed him to enjoy luxury travel.
(d) He allowed him to drive his car.

3. Why does Merton go to Friendship House often?
(a) He needs the support of those who really loved Christ.
(b) He wants to be useful as a layperson.
(c) He wants recognition for his work.
(d) He needs to be around women.

4. What was the name of the school Merton attended in 1929?
(a) The Lycee.
(b) Oakham.
(c) Ripley Court.
(d) Durston House.

5. What connection did Uncle Ben have with Durston House?
(a) He played on its cricket team.
(b) He went to school there.
(c) He was a teacher there.
(d) He had been headmaster there.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many countries has Merton lived in by the time war breaks out?

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

3. What did Merton discover about his father on the way to a cricket match?

4. How does Merton differentiate himself from an "ordinary Catholic"?

5. What were growing interests for Merton in Olean?

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