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

2. Why does the robber take the illumination instead of the original?
(a) The robber is religious and wants the true relic to go to Rome.
(b) The robber is afraid of excommunication from New Rome if he steals the relic.
(c) The robber is afraid the Church will kill him if he steals the relic.
(d) The gold-embellished illumination appears more valuable.

3. What does Francis picture the fallout shelter becoming?
(a) a basilica
(b) a new capital for the Church
(c) a new capital for the country
(d) a library

4. Why does Francis fail to complete his shelter?
(a) He realizes that while he's been in the fallout shelter, wolves have surrounded his shelter.
(b) He spends too much time exploring the fallout shelter and runs out of light.
(c) He cannot find enough rocks to complete the shelter.
(d) He cannot find the right shape rock for the last piece.

5. What does Francis admit about the strange pilgrim?
(a) After he left, Francis did discover some rose petals in the dirt.
(b) He wrote two unintelligible marks on a rock.
(c) His head glowed as if he might have a halo.
(d) His words seemed drowned out, perhaps by a heavenly choir.