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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 50-62 (Gevurah 50-62).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Casaubon's relationship with Amparo end?
(a) Amparo becomes fed up with the amount of time Casaubon spends on his research, and leaves him.
(b) She cuts off contact with him because she is afraid of the people that are pursuing him because of his research.
(c) Amparo is murdered.
(d) She goes to stay with friends, and never returns.

2. Why is Belbo wary about going to the party Lorenza invites him to?
(a) The party is in a part of the city which Belbo knows to be dangerous after dark.
(b) The party is being hosted by someone who is competing with Belbo for Lorenza's affection.
(c) Belbo has too much work to do, and is worried that Mr. Garamond will be angry if he goes.
(d) There will be people in attendance at the party who, Belbo thinks, are dangerous occultists.

3. Lorenza claims, in Chapter 49, that Aglie gave her what item?
(a) An elixir.
(b) A chalice.
(c) A piece of parchment.
(d) An old and valuable text.

4. What word does Casaubon finally use to unlock Belbo's computer?
(a) "No."
(b) "Lorenza."
(c) "YHWH."
(d) "IAVEH."

5. When did Casaubon and Belbo meet?
(a) The 1950s.
(b) The 1960s.
(c) The 1970s.
(d) The 1980s.

Short Answer Questions

1. The owner of the villa allegedly possesses what mysterious items?

2. Aglie inquires as to whether Casaubon and Belbo have received any manuscripts regarding what topic?

3. Where is Casaubon when he runs into his neighbor from Milan?

4. What is the name of the occult book series published by Mr. Garamond's vanity press?

5. What was NOT one of the charges brought against the Knights Templar when they were arrested?

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