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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Leibowitz a saint at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Yes, he was canonized long ago.
(b) No, he is not yet canonized.
(c) No, and the monks have given up on having him canonized.
(d) Yes, he was recently canonized.

2. How does Francis initially think blueprints were produced?
(a) by drawing in special white ink over blue-painted paper
(b) by filling in blue ink around the white lines
(c) by using a chemical process to impress blue ink around white lines
(d) by using a chemical process to impress white lines on blue paper

3. What does Francis admit about the strange pilgrim?
(a) His head glowed as if he might have a halo.
(b) He wrote two unintelligible marks on a rock.
(c) His words seemed drowned out, perhaps by a heavenly choir.
(d) After he left, Francis did discover some rose petals in the dirt.

4. What does Francis say about the rumors surrounding his meeting of the pilgrim?
(a) Most of the rumors are completely false.
(b) About have the rumors are true.
(c) Most of the rumors are completely true.
(d) The rumors are true, but with some exaggeration.

5. What does the Abbot do when Francis won't categorically deny any mystical significance to the stranger?
(a) beats Francis each day for 10 days
(b) throws Francis out of the abbey
(c) blackmails Francis into lying about his experience
(d) refuses to allow Francis to take his vows

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the Abbot give for disbelieving the story of the pilgrim?

2. What is Francis' pet project as a copyist?

3. What do the Dominicans find in the sealed inner chamber of the Fallout Shelter?

4. What does Francis see when he awakes?

5. Who insists that Francis must complete his illuminated blueprint?

(see the answer key)

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