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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 2, True North.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merton write in his draft papers?
(a) That he won't go into the military because he is religious.
(b) That he must receive a teaching exemption.
(c) That he can't argue there is no just war.
(d) That he is ready to fight the enemy.

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

3. Why does Merton go to class with the younger French children?
(a) He disciplines them.
(b) He needs to change his attitude.
(c) He teaches them American games.
(d) He must learn the French language.

4. How does Merton register his draft papers?
(a) He registers as a teacher.
(b) He registers as a novice in the priesthood.
(c) He registers by following the example of Owen Merton.
(d) He registers as a non-combatant.

5. Where does Merton get a job as a teacher?
(a) St. Bonaventure.
(b) Gethsemani.
(c) Zion Church.
(d) Corpus Christi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Bramachari recommend to Merton?

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

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

4. Who is Dan Walsh?

5. What does Merton think of Father Edmund's recommendation to apply to the order in August of 1940?

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