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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Matins take place?
(a) Around 6 p.m.
(b) Before 7 p.m.
(c) Between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m.
(d) At 4:30 p.m.

2. Who did Louis see as his allies?
(a) The Benedictines.
(b) The Dominicans.
(c) The Franciscans.
(d) Nobody.

3. When did the narrator receive the manuscript?
(a) 1980
(b) 1932
(c) 1968
(d) 1884

4. Who lives at the apostolic seat?
(a) All the bishops.
(b) The Emperor.
(c) The monks.
(d) The Pope.

5. What fascinated William?
(a) Horses.
(b) Machines.
(c) Writing books.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What 18th Century figure translated Adso’s work?

2. At the time this book was written, who was the Pope?

3. In what year do the events of the book take place?

4. Whom did Adso accompany on his travels?

5. When was sunset in the Prologue?

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