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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 are Merton's childhood memories of his brother?
(a) His brother was a tag-along.
(b) His brother cried a lot.
(c) His brother was liked by older boys.
(d) His brother went with him to school.

2. 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.

3. How did Merton's parents foster his love for the monastic life?
(a) They introduced him to monks.
(b) They disliked anything they considered to be bourgeois.
(c) They encouraged him to be wealthy.
(d) They bought him many things.

4. What did Pop tell Merton while Owen was ill?
(a) That he and Bonnemaman were moving to Paris.
(b) That the Great Depression had ruined him financially.
(c) That John Paul would be joining him at Oakham.
(d) That Merton and his brother would be financially secure after their father's death.

5. What did Merton discover about his father on the way to a cricket match?
(a) He learned his father had a malignant brain tumor.
(b) He realized his father was still in England.
(c) He learned his father would take him to France.
(d) He found out his father was coming to the match.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merton describe his parents?

2. Who put Merton on the academic path to Cambridge University?

3. Of which place in St. Antonin does Merton have unpleasant memories?

4. Why does Owen Merton travel so frequently?

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

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