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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2, Our Lady of the Museums.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thomas Merton feel about his father?
(a) Merton is critical of his behavior.
(b) Merton dislikes his father's job.
(c) Merton's father is his hero.
(d) Merton wants to be a perfectionist like him.

2. With whom does Merton stay in England?
(a) He lives with his grandparents.
(b) He boards at his school.
(c) He stays with his Aunt Maude and Uncle Ben.
(d) He lives with his father and brother.

3. Why does Merton say he was "truly happy" in England?
(a) Because he has many friends.
(b) Because he is sincerely religious for the first time.
(c) Because he is learning to play cricket.
(d) Because he is living in England.

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

5. Where did Merton attend school in England while with his aunt?
(a) A church school.
(b) Ripley Court.
(c) Eton.
(d) He was home-schooled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Merton's parents do for a living?

2. What language is Merton required to learn in England?

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

4. What does Merton miss when he left France for England?

5. How does Merton describe his mother?

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