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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. How did Merton view his childhood?
(a) He hated living in Europe.
(b) He worried about having a home.
(c) He felt it was odd.
(d) He thought it was like everyone else's.

2. What do Ed Rice and Bob Lax work on in Olean?
(a) They both write novels.
(b) They write church history.
(c) They both write autobiographies.
(d) They work on newspaper articles.

3. What action he performed in the summer of 1937 prompted Merton to take another step on his journey to faith?
(a) Praying for Bonnemaman.
(b) Writing for student publications.
(c) Participating in sports.
(d) Attending university.

4. What does Merton admire about Mark Van Doren?
(a) His teaching.
(b) His sports ability.
(c) His contemplative ability.
(d) His many girlfriends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Merton goes to confession after being told to withdraw his application for the priesthood?

2. What narrative convention does Merton use repeatedly in this book?

3. Who is Owen Merton?

4. Who is Bramachari?

5. What does Merton miss when he left France for England?

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