Foucault's Pendulum Quiz

Umberto Eco

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is one of the uncontroversial facts Casaubon enters into the computer? (from Chapters 63-72 (Gevurah 63, Tiferet 64-72))

Butter and cheese are made from milk.

There are seven stars in the constellation Orion.

Mickey Mouse is married to Minnie Mouse.

The equator divides the earth into two hemispheres.

2.

According to Casaubon's group, what was the reason for the founding of the Rosicrucians? (from Chapters 88-100 (Tiferet 88-100))

To help carry messages between Templar groups unobtrusively.

To expose the true Templar groups in Germany.

To provide a place for members of the Templars who were excommunicated, or looking for something else.

To provide a place for the Templars to store their wealth.

3.

Who was John Dee? (from Chapters 63-72 (Gevurah 63, Tiferet 64-72))

All answers are correct.

The head of the English Templars.

The head astrologer to the English Queen.

The person responsible for breaking the Templars' relay of information.

4.

Aglie inquires as to whether Casaubon and Belbo have received any manuscripts regarding what topic? (from Chapters 38-49 (Gevurah 38-49))

The Holy Grail.

Cabbalah.

Rosicrucians.

Telluric currents.

5.

How does Lia feel about the Plan? (from Chapters 101-110)

She refuses to discuss it with Casaubon.

She thinks it is absurd, and tries to get Casaubon to drop it.

She begins to become interested in it, despite her initial aversion.

She is as whole-heartedly interested as Casaubon is.

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