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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 73-87 (Tiferet 73-87).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main character looking at, in Chapter 1?
(a) The street below.
(b) An old car.
(c) A periscope.
(d) Foucault's pendulum.

2. The owner of the villa allegedly possesses what mysterious items?
(a) Ancient magical texts.
(b) Elixirs.
(c) Sacred candlesticks.
(d) Homunculi.

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

4. What was Casaubon's profession when he met Belbo?
(a) Conspiracy theorist.
(b) Journalist and reporter.
(c) University student.
(d) Professor of theology.

5. To what order does Professor Bramanti belong?
(a) The Freemasons.
(b) The Knights Templar.
(c) The Cabbalists.
(d) The Rosicrucians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Casaubon looking for a hiding spot, in Chapter 1?

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

3. Which man-made object is NOT one of the structures that Casaubon, Belbo and Diotallevi think was constructed to collect and transmit telluric energy?

4. What happens to Amparo during the ritual she attends with Aglie?

5. Who recommends the book Casaubon goes to pick up at the library?

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