Foucault's Pendulum | Multiple Choice Test Questions

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Multiple Choice - Chapters 1-12 (Keter 1-2, Hokhmah 3-6, Binah 7-12)

1. Who is the narrator of the novel?
a) Casaubon.
b) Lorenza.
c) Diotallevi.
d) Belbo.

2. Where is the main character, as the novel opens?
a) Pilade's.
b) A friend's apartment.
c) The Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers.
d) Garamond Press.

3. What is the main character looking at, in Chapter 1?
a) An old car.
b) The street below.
c) A periscope.
d) Foucault's pendulum.

4. Why is Casaubon looking for a hiding spot, in Chapter 1?
a) He is homeless and has nowhere to go.
b) He is running from the police. (read more)