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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 3, The Sleeping Volcano.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Merton react to his first exposure to death?
(a) With despair and foreboding.
(b) With deep terror.
(c) With innocence and curiosity.
(d) With fear and sadness.

2. Who does Merton blame for the war, besides Hitler?
(a) The French people.
(b) His father.
(c) His professors.
(d) Himself.

3. Where does Merton make a retreat during Easter?
(a) Our Lady of Gethsemani.
(b) To a cabin in upstate New York.
(c) Our Lady of Mt. Zion.
(d) Our Lady of Corpus Christi.

4. Where did Merton visit his father after the end of the school term at Oakham?
(a) Scotland.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) France.

5. What language is Merton required to learn in England?
(a) Latin.
(b) Greek.
(c) French.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merton like about France?

2. Who are Pop and Bonnemaman?

3. Who is Mark Van Doren?

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

5. Who gave Merton his First Communion?

(see the answer key)

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