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

2. What kind of music did Merton especially like when he felt like a rebel in New York?
(a) Gregorian chant
(b) Beethoven symphonies
(c) Violin concertos
(d) The jazz of Duke Ellington

3. Who is Father Edmund?
(a) A friend of Owen Merton.
(b) A friend of Merton's brother.
(c) A friend of Mark Van Doren.
(d) A friend of Dan Walsh.

4. Who put Merton on the academic path to Cambridge University?
(a) Uncle Ben.
(b) Aunt Maude.
(c) Owen Merton.
(d) F.C. Doherty.

5. What religious rule do the monks follow at Gethsemani?
(a) The Carmelite rule.
(b) The Dominican rule.
(c) The Trappist rule.
(d) The Franciscan rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pop do that embarrassed Merton?

2. What medical emergency does Merton experience while waiting to enter a monastery?

3. What is the Jester?

4. What impresses Merton about St. Antonin?

5. What does Merton say he needs when he begins talking about being a priest?

(see the answer key)

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