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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merton feel about the war?
(a) Regret.
(b) Avoidance.
(c) Pride.
(d) Fear.

2. What does Merton tell his brother when he comes to Gethsemani?
(a) The names of women he should visit.
(b) Everything Merton knows about Catholicism.
(c) The address of a priest in New York he must visit.
(d) How to stay safe while traveling.

3. Why does Merton register for the draft in the way that he does?
(a) He opposes the methods of warfare.
(b) He is morally opposed to war.
(c) He wants to gain attention and fame.
(d) He follows the advice of his religious teachers.

4. What does Merton say he needs when he begins talking about being a priest?
(a) A rule that would allow him to do community outreach.
(b) A rule that would prepare him to teach at the university.
(c) A rule designed to detach him from the world.
(d) A rule that would lead him to parish ministry.

5. What does the Baroness tell Merton when he questions his spiritual path and calling?
(a) To keep writing and pray to God more.
(b) To come with her to France.
(c) That he should sell all of his possessions.
(d) That he is on the wrong path and is making a mistake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merton see as his vocation while he is in Olean?

2. What stops Merton from making his retreat at Gethsemani?

3. How does Merton register his draft papers?

4. Which saint becomes important to Merton when he receives the Baronness' advice?

5. What medical emergency does Merton experience while waiting to enter a monastery?

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