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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4, The Children in the Market Place.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What profession does Tom encourage Merton to prepare for?
(a) The priesthood.
(b) The British diplomatic service.
(c) The medical profession.
(d) The teaching profession.

4. Of which place in St. Antonin does Merton have unpleasant memories?
(a) The countryside.
(b) The church.
(c) The museum.
(d) The Lycee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical problem plagued Merton on a backpacking trip in the Rhine Valley?

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

3. How does Merton describe the boys at Ripley Court?

4. Who are Pop and Bonnemaman?

5. How did Merton's parents foster his love for the monastic life?

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