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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 88-100 (Tiferet 88-100).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who invited Postel to leave the Templars and join another group, according to Casaubon?
(a) Queen Elizabeth.
(b) John Dee.
(c) Loyola.
(d) Francis Bacon.

2. How does Casaubon meet Signor Aglie?
(a) Aglie is friends with Casaubon's girlfriend.
(b) Aglie is introduced to Casaubon by a mutual friend.
(c) Aglie is one of Casaubon's professors.
(d) Aglie is a coworker of Casaubon's.

3. What is Aglie's response when he is asked why he is so interested in the occult?
(a) None of the traditions he has found so far have given him the answers he seeks.
(b) The best way to find a true initiate is to associate oneself with those searching for truth.
(c) He finds the orgiastic nature of mystery and occult traditions fascinating.
(d) He wants to learn as much as he can about various traditions in hopes that he will find his version of the truth.

4. Who is Riccardo?
(a) Belbo's brother.
(b) A Brazilian friend of Casaubon's.
(c) A business associate of Mr. Garamond's.
(d) A friend of Lorenza's, competing with Belbo for her affections.

5. Who is Lorenza?
(a) Diotallevi's sister.
(b) A young woman with whom Belbo fell in love.
(c) Belbo's nickname for his computer.
(d) Casaubon's research partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the origins of the religious ceremonies that exist where Casaubon is living?

2. Casaubon's neighbor suggests that there is something mysterious about what?

3. What does Aglie say about the members of the group Casaubon is studying?

4. Where is Casaubon when he runs into his neighbor from Milan?

5. The Tzarist agent was central in creating what?

(see the answer key)

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