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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 88-100 (Tiferet 88-100).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Belbo makes a statement about the subject of most of the manuscripts delivered to him by what group of people?
(a) Cretins.
(b) Fools.
(c) Morons.
(d) Lunatics.

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

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

4. What does Diotallevi ask Belbo about Abulafia?
(a) If it could help them solve the mystery of the Sephirot.
(b) If it could recombine the Torah.
(c) Why Belbo chose to name it that.
(d) How long it takes to perform calculations and permutations.

5. Belbo feels that real life is like what type of fiction?
(a) Philosophical works.
(b) Dime store thrillers.
(c) Great works of art.
(d) Shakespearean tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The owner of the villa allegedly possesses what mysterious items?

2. Why does Casaubon choose to enter seemingly meaningless information into Abulafia?

3. After his initiation, Napoleon attempts to seek out a group of Templars in what country?

4. What is the name of the occult book series published by Mr. Garamond's vanity press?

5. When did Casaubon and Belbo meet?

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