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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. When was Thomas Merton born?
(a) February 14, 1925.
(b) January 22, 1935.
(c) January 31, 1950.
(d) January 31, 1915.

2. What author was an enduring influence on Merton?
(a) William Blake.
(b) John Donne.
(c) William Faulkner.
(d) G.M. Hopkins.

3. What did Pop do that embarrassed Merton?
(a) He made Merton sit in the corner at dinner.
(b) He threw money at the French people from his car window.
(c) He sang loudly in a bar.
(d) He disciplined Merton in public.

4. What was Merton hoping to gain at his country cottage?
(a) Excitement and fun.
(b) A replacement for school classes.
(c) A romantic relationship.
(d) Order and structure in his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is aseitas?

2. What does Merton say he needs when he begins talking about being a priest?

3. What is one of the last things mentioned in Chapter 4 of Part 1?

4. How does Merton describe this book?

5. What do Ed Rice and Bob Lax work on in Olean?

(see the answer key)

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