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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time this book was written, who was the Pope?
(a) Ignacious IV.
(b) John Paul II.
(c) Clement V.
(d) John XXII.

2. When was sunset in the Prologue?
(a) At 7 p.m.
(b) At 6 p.m.
(c) Around 4:30 p.m.
(d) At 9 p.m.

3. What 18th Century figure translated Adso’s work?
(a) Brother William.
(b) The Abbé Vallet.
(c) An anonymous source.
(d) Victor Hugo.

4. Where was the apostolic seat?
(a) The Vatican.
(b) Tuscany.
(c) Avignon.
(d) Rome.

5. Whom did William consider his master?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The Emperor.
(c) Francis Bacon.
(d) Roger Bacon.

Short Answer Questions

1. At that time this book was written, who was the Emperor?

2. When does Matins take place?

3. What book cited Adso’s manuscript?

4. When is the narrator now writing, according to the Preface?

5. When does Compline take place?

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