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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. When was Thomas Merton born?
(a) January 31, 1950.
(b) January 22, 1935.
(c) January 31, 1915.
(d) February 14, 1925.

2. What is Merton silent about in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Details of his sins.
(b) The people he lives with.
(c) The names of his favorite writers.
(d) His love affair at the university.

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

4. Where had Merton been shortly before his father died?
(a) Scotland.
(b) St. Antonin.
(c) France.
(d) Strasbourg.

5. What incident causes Merton personal pain at the university?
(a) A girl does not return his romantic feelings.
(b) He is cut from a sports team.
(c) His friend ignores him.
(d) He receives a poor review of his writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Merton stay in England?

2. What did Pop do that embarrassed Merton?

3. How does Merton describe his parents?

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

5. How does Merton describe his athletic endeavors?

(see the answer key)

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