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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1, With a Great Price.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lessens Merton's fear of Catholicism?
(a) Reading a book he bought by accident in New York.
(b) Meeting a Catholic in Scribner's.
(c) Buying a college philosophy textbook.
(d) Reading a book given to him by a professor.

2. How does Merton describe his athletic endeavors?
(a) He believes he has natural talent.
(b) He doesn't participate in sports.
(c) He brags about his abilities.
(d) He says he lacks aptitude in sports.

3. Who are M. and Mme. Privat?
(a) A Catholic couple with whom Merton boards in Murat.
(b) The caretakers of the Lycee.
(c) A couple Merton lives with in St. Antonin.
(d) The owners of Merton's favorite restaurant.

4. What does Merton find disappointing about the pastor at Zion Church?
(a) He worries about the church's financial condition.
(b) He is more concerned with discussing modern literature and politics than God.
(c) He will not meet with Merton.
(d) He does not know Merton's father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What revelation did Merton have when attending his first Mass?

2. When was Thomas Merton born?

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

4. What was his father building in St. Antonin?

5. What philosophy does Merton explore while at the university?

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