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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "His" Coming.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ivan say that Jesus appears in his tale?
(a) His tale takes place at "the end of time."
(b) Jesus is returning as he promised.
(c) To stop the Inquisition.
(d) To appear for a moment as the people sunk in iniquity.

2. What religious historical event, "in the north of Germany" is called, "a terrible new heresy."
(a) The Auto de Fe.
(b) The Crusades.
(c) The Spanish Inquisition.
(d) The Protestant reformation.

3. What century does Ivan's Legend take place in?
(a) 18th century.
(b) 16th century.
(c) 17th century.
(d) 15th century.

4. Before he is arrested in the story, what doesn't Jesus do?
(a) Heal a child.
(b) Preach a sermon.
(c) Heal a blind man.
(d) Appear in Seville.

5. What religious character used as a character in fiction does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?
(a) Mohammed.
(b) Zeus.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) The archangel Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is like "lightning flashing from east to west"?

2. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is NOT referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface?

3. In the Inquisition, who controlled penances?

4. Who in the crowd does Jesus Heal?

5. Why does Ivan say, "there was nothing left but faith in what the heart doth say."

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