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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-37 (Hesed 25-33, Gevurah 34-37).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the leader of the Knights Templar?
(a) He repented of his misdeeds, and was pardoned by the King.
(b) He escaped persecution, and was never heard from again.
(c) He was burned at the stake.
(d) He died while being tortured for a confession.

2. What rumors began to circulate about the Knights Templar, as word of their success spread?
(a) They were homosexuals, who secretly worshiped the devil.
(b) They were not religious, but simply wanted glory and riches.
(c) They were womanizers and cowards.
(d) They were a form of secret police loyal to the Roman government.

3. Who or what is Abulafia?
(a) Casaubon's girlfriend.
(b) Diotallevi's electronic journal.
(c) A Hebrew code of letters and numbers.
(d) Belbo's computer.

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

5. What is Belbo's profession?
(a) Writer.
(b) Inventor.
(c) Editor.
(d) Physicist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the novel?

2. Where does Aglie live?

3. What job does Casaubon get in Chapter 37?

4. What was Casaubon's profession when he met Belbo?

5. Where does Casaubon move, in Chapter 25?

(see the answer key)

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