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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Inquisition, who controlled penances?
(a) Jesus.
(b) God.
(c) A jury.
(d) The cardinal.

2. Why does the grand inquisitor think man values more than bread?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Order.
(c) Someone to worship.
(d) Love and happiness.

3. Why does the grand inquisitor think the bribe of bread is ultimately useless?
(a) Someone could come along and seize the conscience of humanity.
(b) Man can not live on bread alone.
(c) He doesn't beleive people want bread.
(d) He thinks spritual wealth is more important.

4. What breaks Ivan's Narrative?
(a) Alyosha has to leave.
(b) Alyosha asks a question.
(c) He gets tired.
(d) He pauses to question Alyosha.

5. How does the grand inquisitor think Jesus created conscience?
(a) In his interactions with students.
(b) Living selflessly.
(c) Teaching man through example.
(d) By not proving his identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crowd do after they see Jesus perform healing?

2. What does the inquisitor say couldn't be clear at the time of the questions?

3. According to the grand inquisitor, what role does Jesus reject?

4. What does the grand inquisitor say is beyond the strength of man?

5. In the Inquisition what are penances?

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