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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jesus' appearance deemed a visit?
(a) It is not really him.
(b) He comes to Spain.
(c) It is a vacation.
(d) It is not his final return.

2. What does the grand inquisitor think people need in addition to life?
(a) Someone to love.
(b) Jesus and the church.
(c) Something to live for.
(d) Freedom to make decisions.

3. What does the grand inquisitor think is important about the Jesus' encounter with the spirit?
(a) Jesus' response.
(b) The energy created by it.
(c) The spirit's reaction.
(d) The three questions.

4. In the Inquisition, what happens of one disagrees with the church?
(a) They can be punished.
(b) They are shown Jesus teachings.
(c) The church is unconcerened.
(d) They are accepted anyway.

5. Who does the grand inquisitor say the prisoner talked to in the wilderness?
(a) Animals.
(b) The people of Seville.
(c) Travelers on the road.
(d) A spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't the inquisitor say is brought to together by the spirit's questions to Jesus?

2. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus would do if he really loved humanity?

3. What does Alyosha ask Ivan about his story?

4. Where does Jesus stop to meet the mother of the dead child?

5. How does Jesus help the second person in the crowd?

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