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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the Abbot give for disbelieving the story of the pilgrim?
(a) No pilgrim stopped at the abbey.
(b) The road is blocked, so no one could have come through.
(c) Another novice walking along the road saw no one.
(d) He gives no reason.

2. How does Francis respond to being hit by the Abbot?
(a) He groans and asks for forgiveness.
(b) He remains silent and submits to his punishment.
(c) He says, "Deo gratias!"
(d) He begs the Abbot to stop.

3. What is Brother Francis' first reaction to the stranger?
(a) sadness
(b) fear
(c) joy
(d) anger

4. What does Brother Francis find that lets him know the fallout shelter hasn't been plundered?
(a) a gold tooth
(b) a gold necklace
(c) a ruby ring
(d) gold coins

5. With what does the Abbot hit Francis?
(a) a long staff
(b) an ancient tome
(c) a hickory ruler
(d) his open hand

Short Answer Questions

1. Is Leibowitz a saint at the beginning of the novel?

2. Why does Brother Francis only hope to find paper artifacts in the fallout shelter?

3. Why does Cheroki finally absolve Francis?

4. When did the Age of Enlightenment end?

5. What is Brother Fingo's current job?

(see the answer key)

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