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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. Where does Casaubon move, in Chapter 25?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Milan.
(c) Paris.
(d) Brazil.

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

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

4. Why does Casaubon have difficulty researching the group that interests him, in Chapter 27?
(a) The Church denies the existence of the group.
(b) Everyone believes the group exists, but no one will admit that they are a member.
(c) There is no written evidence of the group's existence.
(d) He has alienated himself from his contacts who are also interested in esoteric lore.

5. Some claim that the rituals and ideals of the Knights Templar were carried on by what other group?
(a) The Crusaders.
(b) The Quakers.
(c) The Freemasons.
(d) The Episcopal Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Casaubon get in Chapter 37?

2. Who encouraged the rumors being spread about the Knights Templar?

3. How did the Knights Templar become rich?

4. Which of these is NOT one of the four types of people, according to Belbo?

5. What was NOT one of the charges brought against the Knights Templar when they were arrested?

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