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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 miss when he left France for England?
(a) The churches.
(b) The beauty of St. Antonin.
(c) The Lycee.
(d) His house.

2. What profession does Tom encourage Merton to prepare for?
(a) The teaching profession.
(b) The priesthood.
(c) The British diplomatic service.
(d) The medical profession.

3. What does Merton think of Father Edmund's recommendation to apply to the order in August of 1940?
(a) Merton thinks that is too long to wait.
(b) Merton becomes discouraged and thinks about not applying at all.
(c) Merton agrees and takes Father Edmund's advice.
(d) Merton decides not to apply to the priesthood until the next year.

4. Who is Bob Lax?
(a) A friend of Merton's who eventually becomes a Catholic.
(b) A friend of Aunt Maude's from childhood.
(c) A Catholic man who leads Merton to the faith.
(d) A friend of Merton's father who was a musician.

5. Who is Owen Merton?
(a) Thomas Merton's brother.
(b) Thomas Merton's father.
(c) Thomas Merton's grandfather.
(d) Thomas Merton's uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merton do during the summer he returned to New York after a trip to Rome?

2. Who is Mark Van Doren?

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

4. What is Merton silent about in Part 1, Chapter 4?

5. What language is Merton required to learn in England?

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