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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. How does Merton feel about Catholicism when he first goes to the university?
(a) He believes in it completely.
(b) He believes it represents the character of God.
(c) He wants to avoid everything about it.
(d) He thinks it is mysterious and secretive.

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

3. Who suggests that Merton withdraw his application for the novitiate?
(a) Ed Rice.
(b) Dan Walsh.
(c) Bob Lax.
(d) Father Edmund.

4. Who is Father Edmund?
(a) A friend of Owen Merton.
(b) A friend of Dan Walsh.
(c) A friend of Mark Van Doren.
(d) A friend of Merton's brother.

5. Where does Merton get a job as a teacher?
(a) Zion Church.
(b) Gethsemani.
(c) St. Bonaventure.
(d) Corpus Christi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bramachari?

2. Who does Merton blame for the war, besides Hitler?

3. Why does Merton go to class with the younger French children?

4. In Part 3, Chapter 3, what does Merton decide is the work he is meant to do?

5. How does Merton describe his mother?

(see the answer key)

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