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

2. What does Merton admire about Mark Van Doren?
(a) His sports ability.
(b) His teaching.
(c) His many girlfriends.
(d) His contemplative ability.

3. What, in Part 1, Chapter 4, is noticeably lacking the Merton's autobiography?
(a) The names of his family members.
(b) The names of his girlfriends.
(c) His feelings about religion.
(d) A description of his travels.

4. When does Bonnemaman die?
(a) Fall of 1937.
(b) Summer of 1936.
(c) Fall of 1936.
(d) Summer of 1937.

5. How does Merton describe the boys at Ripley Court?
(a) They dislike sports.
(b) They are snobbish and unfriendly.
(c) They are cruel to him.
(d) They are pleasant and happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Pop and Bonnemaman?

2. What kind of music did Merton especially like when he felt like a rebel in New York?

3. What did Pop allow the 15-year-old Merton to do that really impressed him?

4. What keeps Merton from athletic participation?

5. Where are the student publications at the university housed?

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