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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 author was an enduring influence on Merton?
(a) G.M. Hopkins.
(b) William Faulkner.
(c) William Blake.
(d) John Donne.

2. Who are Pop and Bonnemaman?
(a) Friends of his father.
(b) People he met at school.
(c) Thomas Merton's grandparents.
(d) Neighbors of his mother.

3. What was his father building in St. Antonin?
(a) He builds a piece of sculpture.
(b) He builds an art studio.
(c) He builds an extra bedroom.
(d) He builds a house for the family.

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

5. What did Owen ask Merton to do for him while he was ill?
(a) He asked Merton to pray for him.
(b) He wanted Merton to do well in school
(c) He wanted Merton to come with him to London.
(d) He asked Merton to take care of John Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does Tom encourage Merton to prepare for?

2. How does Merton describe this book?

3. What did Pop do that embarrassed Merton?

4. How does Merton describe his parents?

5. When was Thomas Merton born?

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