The Grand Inquisitor Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Ivan's "Literary" Preface

1. What century does Ivan's Legend take place in?

16th century.

2. What author's work does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

Victor Hugo.

3. What author's work doesn't Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

Dostoevsky.

4. What religious character used as a character in fiction does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

The archangel Michael.

5. What religious character used as a character in fiction does Ivan NOT reference in his "Literary" Preface?

Abraham.

6. 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?

Le bon jugement de la tres sainte et gracieuse Vierge Marie.

7. Who is the character mentioned from "Le bon jugement de la tres sainte et gracieuse Vierge Marie," when Ivan references this play?

The Virgin Mary.

8. What does Ivan...
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