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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-37 (Hesed 25-33, Gevurah 34-37).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After meeting Aglie, Casaubon begins researching which esoteric group?
(a) Rosicrucians.
(b) Gnostics.
(c) Celtic Druids.
(d) Eastern European witches.

2. What does Aglie say about the members of the group Casaubon is studying?
(a) Certain men, ageless and enlightened, are the true members of the order.
(b) They do not proselytize, and you have to seek them out if you want to join.
(c) There are no true members, only those who think they belong.
(d) No one knows how many there are, because they remain secretive.

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

4. Why is Amparo so upset after the ritual?
(a) She feels that her nationality may be more powerful than her rationality.
(b) She is angry at Aglie for forcing her to attend it.
(c) She felt as if she had been taken advantage of during the ritual.
(d) She was unprepared for it, and now feels overwhelmed.

5. What happened to the leader of the Knights Templar?
(a) He died while being tortured for a confession.
(b) He was burned at the stake.
(c) He escaped persecution, and was never heard from again.
(d) He repented of his misdeeds, and was pardoned by the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what is Abulafia?

2. Who is Ingolf?

3. What saint helped to establish and protect the Knights Templar?

4. Where does Casaubon move, in Chapter 25?

5. Who is Colonel Ardenti?

(see the answer key)

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