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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 63-72 (Gevurah 63, Tiferet 64-72).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Casaubon choose to enter seemingly meaningless information into Abulafia?
(a) To see if the computer can differentiate between significant and meaningless data.
(b) To throw pursuers off their trail.
(c) To test the theory that all information is truly interconnected.
(d) To see if the computer's calculations are accurate.

2. How did the Knights Templar become rich?
(a) They were allowed to keep loot that they won in battle.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) They were able to implement tithes of their own.
(d) They were exempt from paying tithes.

3. How does Casaubon's relationship with Amparo end?
(a) She cuts off contact with him because she is afraid of the people that are pursuing him because of his research.
(b) Amparo is murdered.
(c) She goes to stay with friends, and never returns.
(d) Amparo becomes fed up with the amount of time Casaubon spends on his research, and leaves him.

4. What accusation begins the confrontation at Aglie's house?
(a) One man accuses the other of being a false prophet, and insincere in his devotion to their faith.
(b) One man accuses the other of taking more than his share of the profits from their ventures.
(c) One man accuses the other of summoning a demon to oppress him at his home.
(d) One man accuses the other of plotting to kill him.

5. The Knights Templar fought to protect the Holy Land from what?
(a) Pagans.
(b) Satanists.
(c) Protestants.
(d) Muslims.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Garamond's office connected to Garamond Press by a secret passageway?

2. What was NOT one of the charges brought against the Knights Templar when they were arrested?

3. What is the name of Casaubon's Milanese neighbor?

4. Aglie inquires as to whether Casaubon and Belbo have received any manuscripts regarding what topic?

5. According to Casaubon's reinterpretation of Ardenti's parchment, how often are the Templars instructed to meet?

(see the answer key)

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