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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-37 (Hesed 25-33, Gevurah 34-37).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who encouraged the rumors being spread about the Knights Templar?
(a) Saint Bernard.
(b) King Edward.
(c) Pope Innocent III.
(d) King Phillip.

2. Belbo makes a statement about the subject of most of the manuscripts delivered to him by what group of people?
(a) Cretins.
(b) Fools.
(c) Morons.
(d) Lunatics.

3. Why does Belbo want Casaubon to meet Mr. Garamond, in Chapter 37?
(a) Because Garamond wants information on the Templars, and Belbo couldn't think of anyone better to ask than Casaubon.
(b) Because Garamond has information which Belbo thinks Casaubon would find valuable.
(c) Because Garamond has information regarding Ardenti's murder.
(d) Because Belbo wants to give Casaubon a job at Garamond Press.

4. What does Aglie say about the members of the group Casaubon is studying?
(a) No one knows how many there are, because they remain secretive.
(b) They do not proselytize, and you have to seek them out if you want to join.
(c) Certain men, ageless and enlightened, are the true members of the order.
(d) There are no true members, only those who think they belong.

5. What happened to the leader of the Knights Templar?
(a) He was burned at the stake.
(b) He repented of his misdeeds, and was pardoned by the King.
(c) He died while being tortured for a confession.
(d) He escaped persecution, and was never heard from again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of Casaubon's dissertation?

2. Who was the leader of the Knights Templar?

3. Who is the narrator of the novel?

4. Where does Casaubon move, in Chapter 25?

5. Why is Amparo so upset after the ritual?

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