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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 63-72 (Gevurah 63, Tiferet 64-72).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Casaubon, Diotallevi and Belbo want to to do with the stories created by Abulafia?
(a) Create a new religion.
(b) Start a cult.
(c) Sell them.
(d) Establish a church.

2. What is one of the uncontroversial facts Casaubon enters into the computer?
(a) The equator divides the earth into two hemispheres.
(b) Butter and cheese are made from milk.
(c) There are seven stars in the constellation Orion.
(d) Mickey Mouse is married to Minnie Mouse.

3. What is Agartha?
(a) The home of the masters of the world.
(b) The Rosicrucians' idea of heaven.
(c) The place where all of the telluric currents meet.
(d) The underground system of electrical and magnetic energy.

4. What saint helped to establish and protect the Knights Templar?
(a) Saint Michael.
(b) Saint Catherine.
(c) Saint Francis.
(d) Saint Bernard.

5. What is Aglie's response when he is asked why he is so interested in the occult?
(a) The best way to find a true initiate is to associate oneself with those searching for truth.
(b) He wants to learn as much as he can about various traditions in hopes that he will find his version of the truth.
(c) None of the traditions he has found so far have given him the answers he seeks.
(d) He finds the orgiastic nature of mystery and occult traditions fascinating.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Casaubon meet Signor Aglie?

2. What is the name of the occult book series published by Mr. Garamond's vanity press?

3. Why is Amparo so upset after the ritual?

4. What did the other two men present at the meeting call Aglie?

5. Who is NOT a participant in the meeting that Casaubon overhears at Aglie's residence?

(see the answer key)

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