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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the bulk of the monastery called?
(a) The hall.
(b) The labyrinth.
(c) The library.
(d) The Aedificium.

2. What is William’s nationality?
(a) British.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

3. Who provides the key to entering the library in ‘Second Day’?
(a) Alinardo.
(b) Benno.
(c) Berengar.
(d) Salvatore.

4. Why has William come to the monastery?
(a) To rest.
(b) To investigate the death of Adelmo.
(c) To study a manuscript.
(d) To learn about potions.

5. What does Benno imply about Berengar?
(a) That he has had relations with women.
(b) That he is evil.
(c) That he is homosexual.
(d) That they are in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Abbot withhold some information in ‘First Day’?

2. What is the first monk Adso and William meet looking for?

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

4. What will the monks debate in the discussions to take place?

5. When are Adso and William traveling in ‘First Day’?

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