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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumors began to circulate about the Knights Templar, as word of their success spread?
(a) They were not religious, but simply wanted glory and riches.
(b) They were homosexuals, who secretly worshiped the devil.
(c) They were womanizers and cowards.
(d) They were a form of secret police loyal to the Roman government.

2. What does Colonel Ardenti think the Holy Grail might actually be?
(a) A term referring to the unbroken bloodline of Christ.
(b) A piece of an extraterrestrial's spaceship.
(c) The cup that held wine at the Last Supper.
(d) A radioactive meteorite.

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

4. Why is Casaubon looking for a hiding spot, in Chapter 1?
(a) He is homeless and has nowhere to go.
(b) The museum he is in is about to close.
(c) He is being pursued by someone.
(d) He is running from the police.

5. What is Garamond Press?
(a) A Bible and Torah printer.
(b) A newspaper company.
(c) A sensational tabloid.
(d) A small vanity and academic publisher.

6. Casaubon and others are invited to join Aglie at an occult ritual outside of what city?
(a) Turin.
(b) Milan.
(c) Rome.
(d) Firenze.

7. Who is Ingolf?
(a) One of Casaubon's professors, and a revolutionary.
(b) A well-read man, who found a mysterious parchment in a tunnel.
(c) A "lunatic" who submitted his manuscript, about the Templars, to Belbo's company.
(d) A rich Parisian who collected a wealth of information about the Templars.

8. What saint helped to establish and protect the Knights Templar?
(a) Saint Michael.
(b) Saint Bernard.
(c) Saint Catherine.
(d) Saint Francis.

9. What is the name of the other publishing company Mr. Garamond runs?
(a) Minutiae.
(b) Conservatoire des Arts et de Metiers.
(c) Manutius.
(d) Press de Italia.

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

11. What happens to Colonel Ardenti in Chapter 24?
(a) He is taken prisoner by a mysterious group.
(b) He is murdered.
(c) He is publicly ostracized after the publication of his book, and goes mad.
(d) He dies of a heart attack.

12. Who is NOT a participant in the meeting that Casaubon overhears at Aglie's residence?
(a) Belbo.
(b) The Frenchman.
(c) Professor Bramanti.
(d) Aglie.

13. Who encouraged the rumors being spread about the Knights Templar?
(a) Pope Innocent III.
(b) King Edward.
(c) Saint Bernard.
(d) King Phillip.

14. Which of the following were women whom the Knights Templar were NOT allowed to kiss or make eye contact with?
(a) Mothers.
(b) Aunts.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Sisters.

15. Who recommends the book Casaubon goes to pick up at the library?
(a) Salon.
(b) Belbo.
(c) Lorenza.
(d) De Angelis.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Casaubon and Belbo meet?

2. What does Mr. Garamond name the project he begins in Chapter 43?

3. Lorenza has encounters with the occult through her association with what group?

4. What is the name of Casaubon's Milanese neighbor?

5. Lorenza claims, in Chapter 49, that Aglie gave her what item?

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