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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. What are the origins of the religious ceremonies that exist where Casaubon is living?
(a) They are an eclectic mixture of traditions from other cultures.
(b) They are peculiar to that area, and show little resemblance to the traditions of other cultures.
(c) They are strictly orthodox Christian traditions.
(d) Their origins are largely unknown.

2. Which of these is NOT one of the four types of people, according to Belbo?
(a) Cretins.
(b) Morons.
(c) Idiots.
(d) Fools.

3. What is the name of the other publishing company Mr. Garamond runs?
(a) Press de Italia.
(b) Conservatoire des Arts et de Metiers.
(c) Manutius.
(d) Minutiae.

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

5. Where does Casaubon move, in Chapter 25?
(a) Paris.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Milan.
(d) Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Garamond Press?

2. What happens to Colonel Ardenti in Chapter 24?

3. When did Casaubon and Belbo meet?

4. What word does Casaubon finally use to unlock Belbo's computer?

5. Belbo makes a statement about the subject of most of the manuscripts delivered to him by what group of people?

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