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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 4, The Sweet Savor of Liberty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Merton go to class with the younger French children?
(a) He needs to change his attitude.
(b) He teaches them American games.
(c) He must learn the French language.
(d) He disciplines them.

2. What do the Columbia Review and the Spectator have in common?
(a) They are both student publications Merton was involved with.
(b) They are magazines that Pop wrote for.
(c) They are magazines Merton disliked.
(d) They are publications that represented failure to Merton.

3. What class does Merton say is the best he ever took at college?
(a) A philosophy class.
(b) A Shakespeare class.
(c) A physical education class.
(d) A comparative religion class.

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

5. What, in Part 2, Chapter 2, causes Merton to feel enthusiastic?
(a) Playing sports.
(b) Going to confession.
(c) Learning Latin.
(d) Writing poems.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Merton say in Part 2, Chapter 2, will not save his mind from its state of sin?

3. Who gave Merton his First Communion?

4. What connection did Uncle Ben have with Durston House?

5. What did Merton discover about his father on the way to a cricket match?

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