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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. When was Thomas Merton born?
(a) February 14, 1925.
(b) January 31, 1915.
(c) January 31, 1950.
(d) January 22, 1935.

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

3. What are Merton's childhood memories of his brother?
(a) His brother was a tag-along.
(b) His brother was liked by older boys.
(c) His brother went with him to school.
(d) His brother cried a lot.

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

5. What incident causes Merton personal pain at the university?
(a) His friend ignores him.
(b) He receives a poor review of his writing.
(c) He is cut from a sports team.
(d) A girl does not return his romantic feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merton describe his parents?

2. What are the contents of the note Merton receives from his father?

3. What does Merton love about America?

4. Where did Merton visit his father after the end of the school term at Oakham?

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

(see the answer key)

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