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

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

3. What did Merton's parents do for a living?
(a) They were artists.
(b) They ran a travel bureau.
(c) They operated a grocery store.
(d) They were farmers.

4. What did Pop allow the 15-year-old Merton to do that really impressed him?
(a) He allowed him to drive his car.
(b) He allowed him to visit his father alone.
(c) Pop allowed the 15-year-old Merton to smoke a cigarette.
(d) He allowed him to enjoy luxury travel.

5. What, in Part 1, Chapter 4, is noticeably lacking the Merton's autobiography?
(a) His feelings about religion.
(b) A description of his travels.
(c) The names of his girlfriends.
(d) The names of his family members.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the last things mentioned in Chapter 4 of Part 1?

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

3. Where are the student publications at the university housed?

4. Where was Merton's father born?

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

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