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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 101-110.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Casaubon, Diotallevi and Belbo want to to do with the stories created by Abulafia?
(a) Establish a church.
(b) Start a cult.
(c) Sell them.
(d) Create a new religion.

2. Which member of Casaubon's group leaves to go home before arriving at the ritual?
(a) Salon.
(b) Belbo.
(c) Diotallevi.
(d) Lorenza.

3. Why does Casaubon move?
(a) To be closer to his family.
(b) To study abroad for his Master's degree.
(c) To live with his girlfriend.
(d) To escape.

4. Which is NOT a meeting place of the Templars, according to Casaubon's interpretation of the parchment?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Jerusalem.

5. Why is Belbo wary about going to the party Lorenza invites him to?
(a) The party is being hosted by someone who is competing with Belbo for Lorenza's affection.
(b) The party is in a part of the city which Belbo knows to be dangerous after dark.
(c) Belbo has too much work to do, and is worried that Mr. Garamond will be angry if he goes.
(d) There will be people in attendance at the party who, Belbo thinks, are dangerous occultists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Casaubon meet Signor Aglie?

2. Where is the main character, as the novel opens?

3. According to Casaubon's conclusions after talking to Salon, what role do the Jews play in the Templar conspiracy?

4. Which of these is a conclusion of Belbo's that Casaubon finds important?

5. When did Casaubon and Belbo meet?

(see the answer key)

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