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

2. What is the topic of Casaubon's dissertation?
(a) Pope Innocent III.
(b) The Inquisition.
(c) The history of the Catholic church.
(d) The Knights Templar.

3. Who was the leader of the Knights Templar?
(a) King Phillip.
(b) Jacques de Molay.
(c) Saint Bernard.
(d) Francis Bacon.

4. What are the origins of the religious ceremonies that exist where Casaubon is living?
(a) They are strictly orthodox Christian traditions.
(b) Their origins are largely unknown.
(c) They are peculiar to that area, and show little resemblance to the traditions of other cultures.
(d) They are an eclectic mixture of traditions from other cultures.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Belbo claims he is being chased by whom?

2. What does Colonel Ardenti think the Holy Grail might actually be?

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

4. Which of the following were women whom the Knights Templar were NOT allowed to kiss or make eye contact with?

5. What happened to the political radicals in Milan, while Casaubon was away?

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