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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38-49 (Gevurah 38-49).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Casaubon know Professor Bramanti?
(a) Bramanti was one of Belbo's best authors.
(b) He was introduced to Bramanti by Aglie.
(c) Casaubon consulted Bramanti when he was researching his dissertation.
(d) He heard Bramanti give a lecture in Brazil.

2. Aglie agrees to act as a consultant for Belbo and Casaubon free of charge, on what condition?
(a) Casaubon and Belbo stop their work on the Plan.
(b) The manuscripts they send him aren't boring.
(c) They tell no one that he is working for them.
(d) Casaubon helps him with some research.

3. What is the School of Comparative Irrelevance?
(a) A university, created by Diotallevi and Belbo, that teaches only pointless disciplines.
(b) Casaubon's nickname for the Knights Templar.
(c) A derogatory nickname for the University Casaubon attends.
(d) Diotallevi's term for Bible study.

4. Where is the main character, as the novel opens?
(a) Garamond Press.
(b) The Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers.
(c) A friend's apartment.
(d) Pilade's.

5. What is the name of the occult book series published by Mr. Garamond's vanity press?
(a) Isis Unveiled.
(b) Diabolicals.
(c) Hermetica.
(d) Project Hermes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the origins of the religious ceremonies that exist where Casaubon is living?

2. Belbo claims he is being chased by whom?

3. What does Lorenza offer to do for Garamond to promote his occult book series?

4. What is the name of the other publishing company Mr. Garamond runs?

5. What happens to Amparo during the ritual she attends with Aglie?

(see the answer key)

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