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A Canticle for Leibowitz Quiz

Walter M. Miller, Jr.
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A Canticle for Leibowitz Quiz

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1)

What does Flaught conclude about Francis' blueprint? (from Chapter 9)

It is a brilliant work of art.
It shows his misunderstanding of 20th century blueprint processes.
It shows his ability as a forger.
It is a waste of effort.
2)

Who does Zerchi take to town? (from Chapter 28)

Mrs. Grayles and Rachel
a dying girl and her suffering baby
Cors
three of his monks
3)

What does the sampetrius place before the papal throne? (from Chapter 11)

a footstool
a pillow
a carpet
a scepter
4)

Why does the robber take the illumination instead of the original? (from Chapter 10)

The robber is religious and wants the true relic to go to Rome.
The robber is afraid of excommunication from New Rome if he steals the relic.
The robber is afraid the Church will kill him if he steals the relic.
The gold-embellished illumination appears more valuable.
5)

Why does Taddeo want the documents to be brought to him instead of going to the abbey? (from Chapter 12)

He thinks that if he finds out the documents are forged, the monks might try to harm him.
He thinks that the monks at the abbey will try to force him to stay.
He believes scholars will think conclusions he comes to at the abbey are biased.
He is too ill to travel.
6)

Why does Mad Bear stop raiding Hannegan? (from Chapter 15)

to stop upcoming war
in exchange for weapons and supplies
to plan a larger assault
to encourage peace and joint prosperity
7)

Why doesn't Mrs. Grayles go to Father Selo for confession? (from Chapter 28)

Father Selo has died.
Mrs. Grayles is embarrassed to confess to Father Selo.
Mrs. Grayles doesn't like Father Selo.
One of her sins has to do with Father Selo.
8)

What happens during Mrs. Grayles' confession? (from Chapters 29 and 30)

an earthquake
the arrival of military troops
a missile attack
the arrival of a messenger with news of peace
9)

What does Paulo refuse to do? (from Chapter 14)

allow Kornhoer's invention to remain assembled
allow Taddeo in the abbey
greet Taddeo on his arrival
see a doctor
10)

How does the Pope enter the chamber for the canonization? (from Chapter 11)

He is lowered down from the ceiling.
He appears from behind curtains.
He is carried in on a chair.
He parades in, leading a contingent of guards.
11)

How does Taddeo react to the stories of monks who have died or gone blind preserving the Memorabilia? (from Chapter 21)

He wishes he could go back and save them.
He thinks the stories are false.
He honors their memories.
He is indifferent to their sacrifice.
12)

For whom does Paulo think Benjamin is waiting? (from Chapter 16)

the Messiah
Taddeo
Francis
Hannegan
13)

What would we term Taddeo's field of study today? (from Chapter 12)

biology
physics
chemistry
anthropology
14)

What name does the Old Jew go by in Chapter 25? (from Chapter 25)

Lazarus
Adam
Cane
Benjamin
15)

How does Francis try to get the illumination back? (from Chapter 10)

by threatening the robber with lightning from God
by stabbing the robber
by threatening the robber with reprisals from New Rome
by wrestling the robber
16)

What is Thon Esser Shon trying to create? (from Chapter 20)

living protoplasm
a solar battery
antimatter
a black hole
17)

Who is Rachel? (from Chapter 25)

Mrs. Grales' second head
Mrs. Grales' niece
Mrs. Grales' daughter
Mrs. Grales' sister
18)

What does Taddeo believe the monks have done? (from Chapter 18)

performed a trick on him
received a holy inspiration from God
kept Kornhoer's invention secret for centuries
leapt ahead in scientific advances through intuition
19)

What does a red tag given by the Green Star Relief Station give a person the right to do? (from Chapter 27)

get medical aid from the abbey
die at a "mercy camp"
have shelter at the relief station
go back into the closed off areas of Texarkana
20)

Why is Zerchi late to give Mrs. Grales confession? (from Chapters 29 and 30)

He must post bail.
He must make his own confession.
He must calm down the other monks.
He forgets about the appointment.
21)

What does Paulo have in his office? (from Chapter 14)

five pages of indecipherable text
the original Leibowitz blueprint relic
Francis's illuminated blueprint
Fingo's carving of St. Leibowitz
22)

How does Taddeo think the monks may react to his ideas? (from Chapter 19)

He is afraid they will be offended.
He thinks they will all praise him.
He thinks that they will be welcoming but skeptical.
He thinks none of them could understand, even in simple language.
23)

What does the Old Jew, Benjamin, do when Paulo comes to return his goat? (from Chapter 16)

He makes a bet with Paulo over the goat.
He takes the goat back without thanks.
He refuses to take the goat back.
He rewards Paulo for returning the goat.
24)

Who enters the dining hall at the end of Chapter 20 to see Taddeo? (from Chapter 20)

a messenger from Hannegan
the Poet
the Old Jew
the Pope
25)

What is the purpose of Francis' black eye patch? (from Chapter 10)

to suggest to the superstitious that he has the evil eye
to keep the dust from irritating his infected eye
to stop his wandering eye from looking off the path
to show that he has one eye always trained on heaven
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