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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Casaubon discover, when reading the files he prints out from Belbo's computer?

3. When Casaubon inquires about Aglie in Chapter 112, what response does he receive?

4. Who does Aglie bring to the ceremony at the Conservatoire, sedated?

5. What is Salon's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conclusion does Belbo reach, regarding Francis Bacon, in the Plan?

2. Which cloaked individuals does Casaubon recognize?

3. What is set up by the cloaked individuals in the Conservatoire?

4. What was Napoleon's role in the Jesuit-Templar conflict?

5. What deduction do Casaubon and his group make about the Pendulum's purpose, in Chapter 99?

6. What does Belbo say about the believability of the Plan, in Chapter 100?

7. What do Casaubon and Lia talk about while on their family vacation?

8. What happens to Diotallevi in Chapter 101?

9. Why does Casaubon include a group not related to the Freemasons when constructing his time line?

10. Casaubon believes that John Dee played what role in the disruption of the Templars' line of communication?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Plan begins as a game, but eventually leads to the deaths of all four main characters. How does the Plan transform from a hobby, into a deadly reality? Why does Belbo begin to believe that the Plan is real? What message is the author trying to convey, via the deaths of these four characters? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Lorenza, and her role as a symbol of knowledge. Why does Aglie call her Sophia? What does that name mean? How does she interact with the other characters, particularly Casaubon? How do her interactions with the other characters reflect their search for knowledge? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Lorenza's relationship with Belbo is a complicated one. How does Belbo feel about her, and how does she respond? What effect does their relationship have on Belbo? How is she involved in Belbo's murder? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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