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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. Who is Mark Van Doren?
(a) He is Merton's friend and roommate.
(b) He is Merton's professor and trusted friend.
(c) He is on Merton's running team.
(d) He is Merton's favorite priest.

2. Where did Merton spend his school holidays?
(a) With Pop and Bonnemaman.
(b) With Owen in London.
(c) With his Aunt Maude.
(d) With his godfather who was a doctor in London.

3. How did Merton view his childhood?
(a) He thought it was like everyone else's.
(b) He felt it was odd.
(c) He worried about having a home.
(d) He hated living in Europe.

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

5. Where was Thomas Merton born?
(a) Berlin, Germany.
(b) Prades, France.
(c) Rome, Italy.
(d) Long Island, New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pop allow the 15-year-old Merton to do that really impressed him?

2. What does Merton like about France?

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

4. How does Merton describe his athletic endeavors?

5. What does Merton love about America?

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