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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 author was an enduring influence on Merton?
(a) G.M. Hopkins.
(b) John Donne.
(c) William Faulkner.
(d) William Blake.

2. Where did Merton visit his father after the end of the school term at Oakham?
(a) Scotland.
(b) London.
(c) France.
(d) Rome.

3. Who is Mark Van Doren?
(a) He is Merton's favorite priest.
(b) He is Merton's professor and trusted friend.
(c) He is Merton's friend and roommate.
(d) He is on Merton's running team.

4. 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.

5. Who suggests that Merton withdraw his application for the novitiate?
(a) Dan Walsh.
(b) Father Edmund.
(c) Ed Rice.
(d) Bob Lax.

Short Answer Questions

1. After graduating from college, what does Merton do?

2. What encouraged Merton to take another step toward religion in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. What is one of the last things mentioned in Chapter 4 of Part 1?

4. Where does Merton meet Bob Lax?

5. Why does Merton say he was "truly happy" in England?

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