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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4, The Children in the Market Place.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the contents of the note Merton receives from his father?
(a) A description of his father's travels to Africa.
(b) The address of his grandparents.
(c) A goodbye from his mother.
(d) Instructions for caring for his brother.

2. Who visited Merton in St. Antonin?
(a) John Paul and Owen.
(b) His brother.
(c) Pop and Bonnemaman.
(d) His mother.

3. What political activities does Merton participate in at the university?
(a) Church-sponsored lectures.
(b) Writing for political publications.
(c) He is not involved with politics at the university.
(d) Student demonstrations and meetings.

4. Where did Merton's father receive medical treatment for his cancer?
(a) At a hospital in Paris.
(b) At Middlesex Hospital in London.
(c) At home with a personal physician.
(d) At Durston Hospital in Scotland.

5. Who is Owen Merton?
(a) Thomas Merton's grandfather.
(b) Thomas Merton's uncle.
(c) Thomas Merton's brother.
(d) Thomas Merton's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Merton's brother born?

2. What are Merton's childhood memories of his brother?

3. What action he performed in the summer of 1937 prompted Merton to take another step on his journey to faith?

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

5. What did Pop do that embarrassed Merton?

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