Foucault's Pendulum | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

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

1. Who is the narrator of the novel?

Casaubon.

2. Where is the main character, as the novel opens?

The Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers.

3. What is the main character looking at, in Chapter 1?

Foucault's pendulum.

4. Why is Casaubon looking for a hiding spot, in Chapter 1?

The museum he is in is about to close.

5. Where does Casaubon eventually choose to hide, in Chapter 1?

In a periscope.

6. Belbo claims he is being chased by whom?

The Knights Templar.

7. What is The Plan?

A game, invented by Casaubon and his friends.

8. Who or what is Abulafia?

Belbo's computer.

9. What is the Hebrew name of God?

YHWH.

10. What word does Casaubon finally use to unlock Belbo's computer?

"No."

11. When did Casaubon and Belbo meet?

The 1960s.

12. What was Casaubon's...
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