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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Aglie live?
(a) Provins.
(b) Rio de Janeiro.
(c) Milan.
(d) New York.

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

3. The owner of the villa allegedly possesses what mysterious items?
(a) Homunculi.
(b) Ancient magical texts.
(c) Elixirs.
(d) Sacred candlesticks.

4. What is Aglie's response when he is asked why he is so interested in the occult?
(a) The best way to find a true initiate is to associate oneself with those searching for truth.
(b) He finds the orgiastic nature of mystery and occult traditions fascinating.
(c) None of the traditions he has found so far have given him the answers he seeks.
(d) He wants to learn as much as he can about various traditions in hopes that he will find his version of the truth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year were the Knights Templar arrested?

2. Who recommends the book Casaubon goes to pick up at the library?

3. Casaubon compares Aglie to whom?

4. Why is Casaubon looking for a hiding spot, in Chapter 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What idea does Mr. Garamond get from his meeting with Professor Bramanti?

2. What happens at the religious ceremony to which Aglie invites Casaubon and Amparo?

3. How do Belbo and Casaubon become involved with the police, in Chapter 24?

4. How did the Knights Templar become such a rich and powerful organization?

5. How is Signor Aglie described?

6. What changed, in Italy, during the time that Casaubon was living in Brazil?

7. What do Casaubon and De Angelis discuss at their second meeting?

8. How did the official end of the Knights Templar occur?

9. What does Aglie tell Casaubon about Agartha?

10. Why does Casaubon meet with Belbo and Mr. Garamond in Chapter 38?

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