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What action did the curator take to activate the security system?

He pulled a canvas from the wall.

What separated Saunière from his attacker during the incident?

The security gate.

Which evidence did the PTS team find related to the shooting?

Flashback residue from a gun.

How did Langdon feel about rushing past the artwork in the Grand Gallery?

<p>He felt almost disrespectful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unsettling memory did Langdon associate with the muted crimson lighting?

<p>His near-death experience in the Vatican Secret Archives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the last correspondence Langdon had from Vittoria?

<p>A postcard saying she was headed to the Java Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Langdon recall about the length of the Grand Gallery?

<p>It was around fifteen hundred feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Langdon believe Rome felt like it happened decades ago?

<p>It had been only a year since his last experience there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Langdon feel about being contacted by Saunière for a meeting?

<p>He felt honored and curious.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for Langdon's planned meeting with Jacques Saunière?

<p>To discuss art and share insights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Fache want to know about the meeting between Langdon and Saunière?

<p>Who requested the meeting, Langdon or Saunière?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Langdon admit regarding his knowledge of the meeting's purpose?

<p>He had no idea what the meeting was about.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Saunière's character did Langdon mention that affected their meeting?

<p>Saunière's renowned penchant for privacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What project had Langdon been working on that related to Saunière's expertise?

<p>A book draft on Saunière's area of expertise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Langdon's observation as they walked through the Louvre's Denon Wing?

<p>He glimpsed the Louvre's lesser-known pyramid, La Pyramide Inversée.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Langdon imply by saying he looked forward to picking Saunière's brain?

<p>He was eager to learn Saunière's thoughts on art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man symbolize in the context of Saunière's representation?

<p>It symbolizes male and female harmony, completed by a circle that embodies protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Fache's knowledge of Da Vinci influence his suspicions about Saunière?

<p>Fache's understanding of Da Vinci's eccentricities led him to suspect Saunière of devil worship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the controversial actions taken by Da Vinci that contributed to his demonic reputation?

<p>He exhumed corpses for anatomical studies and created bizarre journals in reverse handwriting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Da Vinci paint Christian themes according to Langdon's perspective?

<p>He painted them as a commercial venture to fund his lavish lifestyle rather than as genuine belief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What critical element did Saunière incorporate into his imitation of Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man?

<p>He included the circle, which was the missing element that completed the intended message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did misunderstandings contribute to the perception of Da Vinci's character?

<p>Misunderstandings bred distrust, leading to a complex view of his genius and lifestyle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivations were behind Da Vinci's eccentric inventions according to the excerpt?

<p>His inventions were driven by a desire to explore, often bordering on the macabre and demonic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the duality of Da Vinci's contributions to Christian art and his personal beliefs.

<p>He produced breathtaking Christian art for financial gain, not as a reflection of his own faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Fache's public stance regarding the Catholic pedophilia scandal?

<p>Fache declared that the priests should be hanged twice: once for their crimes against children and once for shaming the Catholic Church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Collet monitor Langdon's location during the investigation?

<p>Collet used a GPS tracking system to monitor Langdon's movements, which showed a red dot in the Grand Gallery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Fache take to ensure his conversation with Langdon was uninterrupted?

<p>Fache turned off his cellular phone to prevent interruptions during the critical conversation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who interrupted Fache during his conversation with Langdon, and what was the message?

<p>Collet interrupted Fache to inform him that a cryptographer had arrived.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Fache's initial reaction to the news that a cryptographer had arrived?

<p>Fache's anger momentarily stalled, as he considered the arrival of the cryptographer to be potentially good news.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'villain' and how does it reflect the Church's view of rural inhabitants?

<p>The term 'villain' originated as a word for 'villager' but evolved to mean a wicked soul due to the Church's fear of those living in rural villes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Fache respond when informed that the cryptographer was a woman, Agent Neveu?

<p>Fache became less amused and viewed Sophie Neveu as one of DCPJ's biggest mistakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What duality did ancient cultures attribute to their gods and goddesses, according to Langdon?

<p>Ancient cultures envisioned their world as a balance between masculine and feminine forces embodied by their gods and goddesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'cachée' refer to in the context of Fache's surveillance?

<p>'Cachée' refers to the hidden or secretive nature of Fache's monitoring of Langdon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Fache issue an order for the cryptographer to wait at the command post?

<p>Fache wanted to prioritize his conversation with Langdon before addressing the cryptographer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the pentacle symbolize and how is it related to the concept of the 'sacred feminine'?

<p>The pentacle symbolizes the female aspect of nature and is closely associated with the 'sacred feminine' or 'divine goddess', particularly Venus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Langdon's discussion differentiate between the goddess Venus and the planet Venus?

<p>Langdon explains that the goddess Venus is linked to female concepts and sexual love, while the planet Venus is associated with its visible cosmic presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What remarkable property of the planet Venus did Langdon find astonishing during his studies?

<p>Langdon was astonished to learn that Venus traces a perfect pentacle across the ecliptic sky every four years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Greeks utilize the cycles of Venus in their cultural practices?

<p>The Greeks used the four-year cycle of Venus to organize their Olympiads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What modification was made to the official Olympic seal in relation to the pentacle?

<p>The official Olympic seal was modified from a five-pointed star to five intersecting rings to reflect inclusivity and harmony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Fache’s opinion about the pentacle reflect contemporary cultural views?

<p>Fache suggests that the pentacle must relate to devil worship, reflecting the influence of American horror films on modern perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Murder of Jacques Saunière

  • Robert Langdon, a symbologist, was supposed to meet with the curator Jacques Saunière at the American University reception but the curator never showed up.
  • The curator was found murdered in the Grand Gallery of the Louvre.
  • The curator had pulled a painting from the wall to activate the security gate, which separated him from his attacker.
  • The attacker fired at the curator through the bars of the gate.
  • The curator's body was found arranged in a pose mimicking Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.
  • The curator drew a pentacle on his stomach which is a symbol of Venus, the goddess of female sexual love and beauty.
  • The curator's body was found in a circle, completing the Vitruvian Man image.
  • Captain Bezu Fache, the head of the French police, is investigating the case.
  • Fache is suspicious of Langdon because of his interest in symbology and art history.
  • A cryptographer, Agent Neveu, has arrived at the Louvre to try to decipher a message left by the curator.
  • Fache is annoyed by Neveu's arrival as he is focused on his investigation of Langdon.

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