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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Temptation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a "Literary Preface," in the case of this story?
(a) A preface explaining what literature is.
(b) A well-written introduction.
(c) An introduction referencing stories with similar aspects.
(d) A introduction explaining why the subsequent story is literature.

2. Why must the church determine right and wrong for the people, according to the grand inquisitor?
(a) To protect the the church.
(b) To save them from misery.
(c) To enslave them.
(d) To maintain his authority.

3. Who is the prisoner's visitor?
(a) The king.
(b) The girl he healed.
(c) The cardinal.
(d) The woman from the crowd.

4. What does the grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?
(a) Brought his work to the masses.
(b) Helped his work to completion.
(c) Finished his work.
(d) Corrected his work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of the Tower of Babel?

2. What play was performed in the Hotel de Ville of Paris in the reign of Louis XI in honor of the birth of the dauphin?

3. How does the cardinal think Jesus would hinder his work?

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

5. What is the grand inquisitor's manner with Jesus?

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