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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found in Berengar’s cell on ‘Third Day’?

2. Why did Jorge want to protect the book from others?

3. Who is Adso supposed to follow in ‘Fifth Day’?

4. Where does William think to look for Berengar in ‘Third Day’?

5. What does William think about Adso’s sin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What might be ‘dangerous’ about the book’s form?

2. What happens to Benno in ‘Fifth Day’?

3. Who starts the fire at the abbey?

4. What has happened to the abbot in ‘Seventh Day’?

5. What code is used in Venantius’s book?

6. Who left in ‘Sixth Day’ knows the secrets of the library?

7. Where were William’s eyeglasses in ‘Fourth Day’?

8. What does William think about the relics?

9. How do William and Adso use their knowledge of the library in ‘Third Day’?

10. What signs are there that Berengar is in trouble in ‘Third Day’?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people are suspected of murder in the book – and many of these suspects die. Compare and contrast the possible murderers and theories that the story presents, and describe the ultimate outcome, as well as Jorge’s professed motives.

Essay Topic 2

The Judgment Day, the Apocalypse, and the Antichrist are frequent references throughout the novel. Why might these be significant? Are they truly the clue to the mysteries and murders taking place? If not, why might Eco have chosen to discuss them in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The physical buildings of the abbey are described in great detail, and shown to be resplendent. Eco even includes two maps of various structures. What literary significance do the buildings themselves have? How do they affect the story? Focus particularly on the library itself, as well as the ensuing fire.

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