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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who designed St. Peter's Square?

2. What were the last words that the Camerlengo said to Langdon?

3. Who does Cardinal Mortarti think is unbolting the chapel doors during the Conclave?

4. What does Vittoria do when she sees Langdon alive after his fall?

5. Why does Chartrand shoot Rocher?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Camerlengo die?

2. What happens with Langdon and Vittoria at the end of the book?

3. Where does Kohler find Vetra's journal?

4. What does the recorded video from Kohler reveal?

5. What confuses Langdon when he sees the chest of Illuminati seals?

6. Why doesn't Langdon climb a ladder to reach the third cardinal before he burns to death?

7. Why did the Camerlengo devise such a horrible plan?

8. What does the Camerlengo say when Langdon first tries to jump in the helicopter with him?

9. Who is the 11th hour Samaritan?

10. Where does Langdon land after falling from the helicopter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Secrecy was an extremely important theme of this book. What were some of the most highly guarded secrets, and how did these secrets affect those who were a part of them? Is secrecy a good thing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Religion and science are two themes that are present throughout the entire book. How do these themes affect the plot, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

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