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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. What do Ed Rice and Bob Lax work on in Olean?
(a) They both write novels.
(b) They write church history.
(c) They work on newspaper articles.
(d) They both write autobiographies.

2. How does Merton imagine a monastery to be?
(a) The brothers want to advance in their religious careers.
(b) The brothers argue constantly.
(c) The brothers are plagued by doubt.
(d) The brothers are all pious and devoted.

3. What is Merton's role at Friendship House?
(a) He works as a priest.
(b) He is a guest of the owner.
(c) He raises money for the administration.
(d) He is a volunteer.

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

5. 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) A description of his travels.
(d) His feelings about religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of Zion Church to Merton?

2. What authors have a particular effect on Merton at university?

3. What prompted Merton to confess his sins to the abbot?

4. What does Merton say he needs when he begins talking about being a priest?

5. What is Merton looking for in his choice of a religious Order?

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