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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Three Temptations of Christ.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the crowd tremble in obedience to the cardinal?
(a) He orders them on their knees.
(b) They know he is powerful.
(c) They hope he will reward them.
(d) He tells the guards to arrest them.

2. What part of the scene in front of the cathedral does the cardinal witness?
(a) A man asking to be healed.
(b) Jesus appearing.
(c) A girl coming back to life.
(d) A man's sight being restored.

3. How does the crowd respond to the prisoner's arrest?
(a) They bow down to the cardinal.
(b) They cheer the cardinal.
(c) The try to free him.
(d) The protest.

4. Why does the cardinal think Jesus' appearance will harm humanity?
(a) Healing people delays their journey to heaven.
(b) Jesus will punish the sinners.
(c) Jesus' teachings are not true.
(d) Anything Jesus does will be seen as a miracle, and will rob people of their ability to choose to follow him.

5. How old is the cardinal?
(a) Almost ninety.
(b) Seventy-nine.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Slighty over eighty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing the visitor does when entering the prisoner's cell?

2. What does the grand inquisitor predict will be the crowds reaction to Jesus' punishment?

3. What do the people do when they first do when they recognize Jesus?

4. Why does Ivan say the character "Our Lady" falls before the throne of God and beg?

5. Who in the crowd does Jesus Heal?

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