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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 1, Magnetic North.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Merton baptized?
(a) January, 1940.
(b) September, 1937.
(c) November, 1939.
(d) December, 1940.

2. What was his father building in St. Antonin?
(a) He builds a piece of sculpture.
(b) He builds a house for the family.
(c) He builds an extra bedroom.
(d) He builds an art studio.

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

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

5. How does Merton describe his athletic endeavors?
(a) He doesn't participate in sports.
(b) He brags about his abilities.
(c) He says he lacks aptitude in sports.
(d) He believes he has natural talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Merton attend school in England while with his aunt?

2. Who came to visit Merton in 1930?

3. What prompted Merton to confess his sins to the abbot?

4. Who put Merton on the academic path to Cambridge University?

5. What happens when Merton goes to confession after being told to withdraw his application for the priesthood?

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