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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sixth Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphor does William use in ‘Third Day’ to describe heresy?
(a) A tree.
(b) The forest.
(c) A river.
(d) The ocean.

2. What does the abbot give a lecture on in ‘Sixth Day’?
(a) The language of the Bible.
(b) Jesus's poverty.
(c) Jesus's laughter.
(d) The language of gemstones.

3. What do the monks chant during Matins?
(a) Hail Mary.
(b) The Sederunt.
(c) Ave Maria.
(d) Dies irae.

4. What does Benno reveal about the book in ‘Sixth Day’?
(a) It was not on parchment, but rather on linen.
(b) It is written on parchment.
(c) It has disappeared.
(d) It is new.

5. What does the librarian do after being librarian?
(a) He retires.
(b) He dies.
(c) He becomes the abbot.
(d) He never stops being librarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. In ‘Sixth Day,’ when does the abbot wish William and Adso to leave?

2. What did Salvatore do in the name of the Lord?

3. What does Adso do in the kitchen in ‘Third Day’?

4. How did Berengar die?

5. Who will take over the duties of the Cellarer?

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