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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. Who gave Merton his First Communion?
(a) Father McGough at Corpus Christi.
(b) Father Rice at St. John's.
(c) Father Gerdy at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
(d) Father Moore at Corpus Christi.

2. What is the Jester?
(a) A card game Merton plays.
(b) A nickname for Merton's friend.
(c) A student publication.
(d) A costume Merton wears to a party.

3. Who put Merton on the academic path to Cambridge University?
(a) Uncle Ben.
(b) Owen Merton.
(c) F.C. Doherty.
(d) Aunt Maude.

4. What book leads Merton to review his opinion of Catholicism?
(a) Philosophy in Medieval Times.
(b) The Philosophy of Catholics in the Middle Ages.
(c) The Spirit of Medieval Philosophy.
(d) Catholics in Medieval Philosophy.

5. What did Owen ask Merton to do for him while he was ill?
(a) He asked Merton to pray for him.
(b) He wanted Merton to come with him to London.
(c) He asked Merton to take care of John Paul.
(d) He wanted Merton to do well in school

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merton describe this book?

2. What keeps Merton from athletic participation?

3. Who is Bramachari?

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

5. How does Thomas Merton feel about his father?

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