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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 is Agartha?
(a) The underground system of electrical and magnetic energy.
(b) The Rosicrucians' idea of heaven.
(c) The place where all of the telluric currents meet.
(d) The home of the masters of the world.

2. What are the origins of the religious ceremonies that exist where Casaubon is living?
(a) Their origins are largely unknown.
(b) They are an eclectic mixture of traditions from other cultures.
(c) They are strictly orthodox Christian traditions.
(d) They are peculiar to that area, and show little resemblance to the traditions of other cultures.

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

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

5. Why does Belbo want Casaubon to meet Mr. Garamond, in Chapter 37?
(a) Because Garamond wants information on the Templars, and Belbo couldn't think of anyone better to ask than Casaubon.
(b) Because Garamond has information which Belbo thinks Casaubon would find valuable.
(c) Because Belbo wants to give Casaubon a job at Garamond Press.
(d) Because Garamond has information regarding Ardenti's murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was NOT one of the charges brought against the Knights Templar when they were arrested?

2. Where is Agartha located?

3. Belbo claims he is being chased by whom?

4. Mr. Garamond's other publishing company publishes only what type of authors?

5. What is Belbo's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the origins of the Knights Templar?

2. What changed, in Italy, during the time that Casaubon was living in Brazil?

3. How does Aglie feel about Lorenza?

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

5. How is Signor Aglie described?

6. What happens at the religious ceremony to which Aglie invites Casaubon and Amparo?

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

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

9. Who is Casaubon?

10. What are the two publishing companies run by Mr. Garamond?

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