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What action did the curator take to activate the security system?
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?
What separated Saunière from his attacker during the incident?
The security gate.
Which evidence did the PTS team find related to the shooting?
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?
How did Langdon feel about rushing past the artwork in the Grand Gallery?
What unsettling memory did Langdon associate with the muted crimson lighting?
What unsettling memory did Langdon associate with the muted crimson lighting?
What was the last correspondence Langdon had from Vittoria?
What was the last correspondence Langdon had from Vittoria?
What did Langdon recall about the length of the Grand Gallery?
What did Langdon recall about the length of the Grand Gallery?
Why did Langdon believe Rome felt like it happened decades ago?
Why did Langdon believe Rome felt like it happened decades ago?
How did Langdon feel about being contacted by Saunière for a meeting?
How did Langdon feel about being contacted by Saunière for a meeting?
What was the reason for Langdon's planned meeting with Jacques Saunière?
What was the reason for Langdon's planned meeting with Jacques Saunière?
What did Fache want to know about the meeting between Langdon and Saunière?
What did Fache want to know about the meeting between Langdon and Saunière?
What did Langdon admit regarding his knowledge of the meeting's purpose?
What did Langdon admit regarding his knowledge of the meeting's purpose?
What aspect of Saunière's character did Langdon mention that affected their meeting?
What aspect of Saunière's character did Langdon mention that affected their meeting?
What project had Langdon been working on that related to Saunière's expertise?
What project had Langdon been working on that related to Saunière's expertise?
What was Langdon's observation as they walked through the Louvre's Denon Wing?
What was Langdon's observation as they walked through the Louvre's Denon Wing?
What does Langdon imply by saying he looked forward to picking Saunière's brain?
What does Langdon imply by saying he looked forward to picking Saunière's brain?
What does Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man symbolize in the context of Saunière's representation?
What does Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man symbolize in the context of Saunière's representation?
How did Fache's knowledge of Da Vinci influence his suspicions about Saunière?
How did Fache's knowledge of Da Vinci influence his suspicions about Saunière?
What were some of the controversial actions taken by Da Vinci that contributed to his demonic reputation?
What were some of the controversial actions taken by Da Vinci that contributed to his demonic reputation?
Why did Da Vinci paint Christian themes according to Langdon's perspective?
Why did Da Vinci paint Christian themes according to Langdon's perspective?
What critical element did Saunière incorporate into his imitation of Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man?
What critical element did Saunière incorporate into his imitation of Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man?
How did misunderstandings contribute to the perception of Da Vinci's character?
How did misunderstandings contribute to the perception of Da Vinci's character?
What motivations were behind Da Vinci's eccentric inventions according to the excerpt?
What motivations were behind Da Vinci's eccentric inventions according to the excerpt?
Describe the duality of Da Vinci's contributions to Christian art and his personal beliefs.
Describe the duality of Da Vinci's contributions to Christian art and his personal beliefs.
What was Fache's public stance regarding the Catholic pedophilia scandal?
What was Fache's public stance regarding the Catholic pedophilia scandal?
How did Collet monitor Langdon's location during the investigation?
How did Collet monitor Langdon's location during the investigation?
What action did Fache take to ensure his conversation with Langdon was uninterrupted?
What action did Fache take to ensure his conversation with Langdon was uninterrupted?
Who interrupted Fache during his conversation with Langdon, and what was the message?
Who interrupted Fache during his conversation with Langdon, and what was the message?
What was Fache's initial reaction to the news that a cryptographer had arrived?
What was Fache's initial reaction to the news that a cryptographer had arrived?
What is the origin of the term 'villain' and how does it reflect the Church's view of rural inhabitants?
What is the origin of the term 'villain' and how does it reflect the Church's view of rural inhabitants?
How did Fache respond when informed that the cryptographer was a woman, Agent Neveu?
How did Fache respond when informed that the cryptographer was a woman, Agent Neveu?
What duality did ancient cultures attribute to their gods and goddesses, according to Langdon?
What duality did ancient cultures attribute to their gods and goddesses, according to Langdon?
What does the phrase 'cachée' refer to in the context of Fache's surveillance?
What does the phrase 'cachée' refer to in the context of Fache's surveillance?
Why did Fache issue an order for the cryptographer to wait at the command post?
Why did Fache issue an order for the cryptographer to wait at the command post?
What does the pentacle symbolize and how is it related to the concept of the 'sacred feminine'?
What does the pentacle symbolize and how is it related to the concept of the 'sacred feminine'?
How does Langdon's discussion differentiate between the goddess Venus and the planet Venus?
How does Langdon's discussion differentiate between the goddess Venus and the planet Venus?
What remarkable property of the planet Venus did Langdon find astonishing during his studies?
What remarkable property of the planet Venus did Langdon find astonishing during his studies?
In what way did the Greeks utilize the cycles of Venus in their cultural practices?
In what way did the Greeks utilize the cycles of Venus in their cultural practices?
What modification was made to the official Olympic seal in relation to the pentacle?
What modification was made to the official Olympic seal in relation to the pentacle?
How does Fache’s opinion about the pentacle reflect contemporary cultural views?
How does Fache’s opinion about the pentacle reflect contemporary cultural views?
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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Test your knowledge on the mysterious murder of Jacques Saunière, as depicted in Dan Brown's novel. Explore the details of the crime scene, the characters involved, and the symbolism connected to the case. This quiz covers key elements that drive the narrative and themes of the story.
