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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 88-100 (Tiferet 88-100).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object was Loyola seeking?
(a) The Arc of the Covenant.
(b) The missing piece of the Templars' map.
(c) The Holy Grail.
(d) A piece of Christ's cross.

2. The Tzarist agent was central in creating what?
(a) The underground communication system of the Templars.
(b) The Russian branch of the Rosicrucians.
(c) The Protocols of the Elders of Zion.
(d) The branch of the Templars which protected the Tzar and his closest advisors.

3. What is the basic tenet of the idea commonly associated with Agartha?
(a) It emphasizes the importance of having a healthy body, along with a healthy mind and soul.
(b) The importance of mystery traditions and an initiation process is emphasized.
(c) It emphasizes harmony over individuality.
(d) It asserts that each individual has a different path to enlightenment.

4. Why does Casaubon have difficulty researching the group that interests him, in Chapter 27?
(a) There is no written evidence of the group's existence.
(b) He has alienated himself from his contacts who are also interested in esoteric lore.
(c) Everyone believes the group exists, but no one will admit that they are a member.
(d) The Church denies the existence of the group.

5. Belbo feels that real life is like what type of fiction?
(a) Shakespearean tragedy.
(b) Great works of art.
(c) Philosophical works.
(d) Dime store thrillers.

Short Answer Questions

1. After meeting Aglie, Casaubon begins researching which esoteric group?

2. In Chapter 88, Casaubon tries to understand the role of what group in the Templar conspiracy?

3. According to Casaubon's group, what was the reason for the founding of the Rosicrucians?

4. What does Aglie say about the members of the group Casaubon is studying?

5. Casaubon and others are invited to join Aglie at an occult ritual outside of what city?

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