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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 3, The Harrowing of Hell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What connection did Uncle Ben have with Durston House?
(a) He was a teacher there.
(b) He had been headmaster there.
(c) He went to school there.
(d) He played on its cricket team.

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

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

4. Who are M. and Mme. Privat?
(a) A couple Merton lives with in St. Antonin.
(b) The caretakers of the Lycee.
(c) The owners of Merton's favorite restaurant.
(d) A Catholic couple with whom Merton boards in Murat.

5. What was the name of the school Merton attended in 1929?
(a) Durston House.
(b) Ripley Court.
(c) Oakham.
(d) The Lycee.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Merton's brother born?

2. Who is Owen Merton?

3. Where did Merton spend his school holidays?

4. Where had Merton been shortly before his father died?

5. Why does Merton say he was "truly happy" in England?

(see the answer key)

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