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

2. Who is Bramachari?
(a) A student of Protestantism.
(b) A Buddhist monk known by Merton's friends.
(c) A Hindu monk Merton comes to know.
(d) A philosophy professor Merton knows.

3. What are Merton's childhood memories of his brother?
(a) His brother was liked by older boys.
(b) His brother was a tag-along.
(c) His brother cried a lot.
(d) His brother went with him to school.

4. What does Merton do during the summer he returned to New York after a trip to Rome?
(a) He prepares for a diplomatic career.
(b) He immediately visits his Aunt Maude.
(c) He continues his religious explorations.
(d) He begins going to bars and burlesques.

5. Who visited Merton in St. Antonin?
(a) Pop and Bonnemaman.
(b) His mother.
(c) John Paul and Owen.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Merton spend his school holidays?

2. What does Merton like about France?

3. How does Merton describe his athletic endeavors?

4. What is the significance of Zion Church to Merton?

5. What does Merton admire about Mark Van Doren?

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