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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. Why does Owen Merton travel so frequently?
(a) He paints landscapes all over the world.
(b) He is a traveling salesman.
(c) He is looking for a job.
(d) He visits relatives.

2. What did Pop allow the 15-year-old Merton to do that really impressed him?
(a) He allowed him to drive his car.
(b) He allowed him to visit his father alone.
(c) Pop allowed the 15-year-old Merton to smoke a cigarette.
(d) He allowed him to enjoy luxury travel.

3. Where did Merton spend his school holidays?
(a) With his godfather who was a doctor in London.
(b) With his Aunt Maude.
(c) With Pop and Bonnemaman.
(d) With Owen in London.

4. How does Merton want to live in the world?
(a) As a monk.
(b) As a religious teacher.
(c) As a good and righteous lay person.
(d) As a chaplain in the military.

5. What is one of the last things mentioned in Chapter 4 of Part 1?
(a) Merton's love affair.
(b) Merton's aunt.
(c) Merton's sins.
(d) Merton's lack of faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses Merton about St. Antonin?

2. What are the contents of the note Merton receives from his father?

3. What sends Merton into a frustrating "holding pattern"?

4. Who is Dan Walsh?

5. What error does Merton think Protestants commit?

(see the answer key)

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