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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what year do the events of the book take place?
(a) 1327
(b) 1387
(c) 1314
(d) 1323

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

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

5. Who is Abo?
(a) The cellarer.
(b) A random monk.
(c) The abbot.
(d) Salvatore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the bulk of the monastery called?

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

3. What does Benno imply about Berengar?

4. Where does Benno recommend William search in ‘Second Day’?

5. In what form is the monastery constructed?

(see the answer key)

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