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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of Casaubon's group leaves to go home before arriving at the ritual?
(a) Lorenza.
(b) Salon.
(c) Diotallevi.
(d) Belbo.

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

3. To what order does Professor Bramanti belong?
(a) The Freemasons.
(b) The Cabbalists.
(c) The Knights Templar.
(d) The Rosicrucians.

4. 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 womanizers and cowards.
(c) They were a form of secret police loyal to the Roman government.
(d) They were not religious, but simply wanted glory and riches.

5. What is the School of Comparative Irrelevance?
(a) Casaubon's nickname for the Knights Templar.
(b) A derogatory nickname for the University Casaubon attends.
(c) Diotallevi's term for Bible study.
(d) A university, created by Diotallevi and Belbo, that teaches only pointless disciplines.

6. How does Casaubon know Professor Bramanti?
(a) He heard Bramanti give a lecture in Brazil.
(b) Bramanti was one of Belbo's best authors.
(c) He was introduced to Bramanti by Aglie.
(d) Casaubon consulted Bramanti when he was researching his dissertation.

7. After meeting Aglie, Casaubon begins researching which esoteric group?
(a) Rosicrucians.
(b) Eastern European witches.
(c) Celtic Druids.
(d) Gnostics.

8. Where is Casaubon when he runs into his neighbor from Milan?
(a) Pilade's.
(b) A magical ritual.
(c) A German mine.
(d) Garamond Press.

9. What is the name of the occult book series published by Garamond Press?
(a) Diabolicals.
(b) Hermetica.
(c) Isis Unveiled.
(d) Project Hermes.

10. Lorenza has encounters with the occult through her association with what group?
(a) Cabbalists.
(b) Rosicrucians.
(c) Gevurah.
(d) Picatrix.

11. Casaubon compares Aglie to whom?
(a) Ardenti.
(b) Cagliostro.
(c) Belbo.
(d) Diotallevi.

12. Why doesn't Mr. Garamond agree to publish Bramanti's work?
(a) Bramanti is not going to finance the project himself.
(b) Garamond doesn't trust Bramanti to be reliable and deliver the works on time.
(c) The topic of Bramanti's research doesn't interest him.
(d) Garamond's company is facing bankruptcy and cannot afford any new clients.

13. What does Lorenza offer to do for Garamond to promote his occult book series?
(a) Distribute fliers.
(b) Write a review on one of the books for the local paper.
(c) Talk to some of her author friends.
(d) Work as Belbo's secretary, for a decreased salary.

14. Aglie inquires as to whether Casaubon and Belbo have received any manuscripts regarding what topic?
(a) The Holy Grail.
(b) Telluric currents.
(c) Cabbalah.
(d) Rosicrucians.

15. The Knights Templar began during what time?
(a) The Spanish Inquisition.
(b) The years following the death of Christ.
(c) The conversion of Rome to Christianity.
(d) The First Crusade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Riccardo?

2. What is the Hebrew name of God?

3. What does Aglie tell Casaubon about himself?

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

5. What does Aglie say about the members of the group Casaubon is studying?

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