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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Casaubon know Professor Bramanti?

2. Which member of Casaubon's group leaves to go home before arriving at the ritual?

3. Why does Casaubon have difficulty researching the group that interests him, in Chapter 27?

4. Who is Ingolf?

5. Casaubon and others are invited to join Aglie at an occult ritual outside of what city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Casaubon witness at the ceremonies Aglie invited him and his group to?

2. How did Casaubon, Belbo and Diotallevi meet?

3. What were the origins of the Knights Templar?

4. What changed, in Italy, during the time that Casaubon was living in Brazil?

5. What is Project Hermes?

6. Why do Belbo, Diotallevi and Casaubon meet at Pilade's in Chapter 13?

7. What are the two publishing companies run by Mr. Garamond?

8. What offer does Casaubon receive from Belbo in Chapter 37?

9. What is the Plan?

10. What do Salon and Casaubon discuss during their first reunion in the mine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belbo believes that the Plan is more believable, because of the bizarre nature of the story. Why does he feel that way? To what genre of literature does he compare real life, and why? What does the Plan have in common with real life, according to Belbo? Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Amparo values reason over spirituality and mysticism, and is so embarrassed by her possession experience that she leaves Casaubon and never returns. Why is she so mortified by this experience? Why does she value reason so highly? What about her culture makes her more inclined toward mysticism, and why does she oppose those impulses? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Lorenza's relationship with Belbo is a complicated one. How does Belbo feel about her, and how does she respond? What effect does their relationship have on Belbo? How is she involved in Belbo's murder? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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