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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ivan and Alyosha Converse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the blind man get Jesus to heal him?
(a) He asks Jesus.
(b) Jesus presses is hand to his eyes.
(c) He touches Jesus clothes.
(d) He grabs Jesus hand.

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

3. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?
(a) The church wants people to be free.
(b) Jesus does not beileve in temptation.
(c) The church forces theirs on people.
(d) Jesus doesn't want people to believe in his.

4. What does the grand inquisitor say is beyond the strength of man?
(a) Understanding the engmatic.
(b) Living as one.
(c) Being more powerful than the church.
(d) Escaping the Inquisition.

5. Why does Ivan say the inquisitor suffers?
(a) He believes in god despite his behavior.
(b) He has no faith in god.
(c) The church is deceitful.
(d) He thinks Jesus' teachings are incorrect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides in the works specifically mentioned, where does Ivan say that Christian religious figures appear?

2. Why does Ivan say that Jesus appears in his tale?

3. What does the grand inquisitor think is important about the Jesus' encounter with the spirit?

4. Why does the inquisitor say people must submit to authority?

5. How does the grand inquisitor feel about the questions that Jesus was tempted with?

(see the answer key)

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