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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. Where does Casaubon eventually choose to hide, in Chapter 1?
(a) In an empty vehicle.
(b) Under a bench.
(c) Behind a large, decorative plant.
(d) In a periscope.

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

3. What does Casaubon want Belbo to use Abulafia for?
(a) Calculating all the possible permutations of the name of God.
(b) Keeping a journal of ideas, to which they can refer later.
(c) Combining information from the Diabolicals' manuscripts.
(d) Organizing all of the information Casaubon has uncovered so far.

4. The land the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers was built on was originally used for what?
(a) Growing secret herbs.
(b) A training ground for knights.
(c) A cathedral.
(d) A priory.

5. What word does Casaubon finally use to unlock Belbo's computer?
(a) "No."
(b) "YHWH."
(c) "Lorenza."
(d) "IAVEH."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ingolf?

2. The Knights Templar fought to protect the Holy Land from what?

3. What does Belbo think the true goal of the Nazis was?

4. What is Aglie's response when he is asked why he is so interested in the occult?

5. What are the origins of the religious ceremonies that exist where Casaubon is living?

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