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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Casaubon's Milanese neighbor?
(a) Comte.
(b) Lorenza.
(c) Salon.
(d) Aglie.

3. The Knights Templar fought to protect the Holy Land from what?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Protestants.
(c) Pagans.
(d) Satanists.

4. Why doesn't Mr. Garamond agree to publish Bramanti's work?
(a) Garamond's company is facing bankruptcy and cannot afford any new clients.
(b) Garamond doesn't trust Bramanti to be reliable and deliver the works on time.
(c) Bramanti is not going to finance the project himself.
(d) The topic of Bramanti's research doesn't interest him.

5. Where does Casaubon move, in Chapter 25?
(a) Milan.
(b) Paris.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Hebrew name of God?

2. How does Casaubon meet Signor Aglie?

3. Aglie agrees to act as a consultant for Belbo and Casaubon free of charge, on what condition?

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

5. What is The Plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What idea does Mr. Garamond get from his meeting with Professor Bramanti?

2. What do Salon and Casaubon discuss during their first reunion in the mine?

3. What is Casaubon doing, as the novel opens?

4. What does Casaubon witness at the ceremonies Aglie invited him and his group to?

5. What do Casaubon and Belbo overhear when they go to visit Aglie?

6. Why does Professor Bramanti meet with Mr. Garamond?

7. Who is Casaubon?

8. What information does Colonel Ardenti relay to Casaubon and Belbo?

9. What is Project Hermes?

10. Why do Belbo, Diotallevi and Casaubon meet at Pilade's in Chapter 13?

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