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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Brother Francis attribute his finding of the fallout shelter?
(a) a sign from God of his vocation as a monk of Leibowitz
(b) an inevitable, predestined fate
(c) a purposeful design by the strange pilgrim
(d) a lucky accident

2. What term for the unlearned do the people of the Simplification embrace as a complimentary term?
(a) dunce
(b) bonehead
(c) simpleton
(d) ignoramous

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

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

5. Why does Cheroki finally absolve Francis?
(a) Cheroki is worried about Francis' health and doesn't want him to die without absolution.
(b) Fingo convinces Cheroki that Francis meant no harm.
(c) Francis is finally truly sorry for his sins.
(d) Fingo confirms that Francis' discovery is real.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Francis remain a novitiate?

2. What does the Abbot want Francis to deny?

3. With what does the pilgrim attack Brother Francis?

4. What is Brother Francis building?

5. Does Francis believe the strange pilgrim was supernatural?

(see the answer key)

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