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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are Adso and William traveling in ‘First Day’?
(a) January.
(b) November.
(c) February.
(d) December.

2. What position has William held before?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Cardinal.
(c) Abbot.
(d) Inquisitor.

3. When was sunset in the Prologue?
(a) At 6 p.m.
(b) Around 4:30 p.m.
(c) At 9 p.m.
(d) At 7 p.m.

4. Where was the apostolic seat?
(a) Rome.
(b) The Vatican.
(c) Tuscany.
(d) Avignon.

5. Why has William come to the monastery?
(a) To rest.
(b) To study a manuscript.
(c) To investigate the death of Adelmo.
(d) To learn about potions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person from the monks that the men meet in ‘First Day’?

2. How many people can enter the top floor of the Aedificium?

3. Who did Louis see as his allies?

4. When is Adso writing this book?

5. In what year do the events of the book take place?

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