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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second thing Jesus was tempted with?
(a) Proving his power to all.
(b) Seizing power.
(c) Healing the world.
(d) Asking for forgiveness.

2. What does the grand inquisitor say happened to Jesus?
(a) He was asked three questions.
(b) He was blessed.
(c) He performed great miracles.
(d) He was taught prayers.

3. What do the people do when they first do when they recognize Jesus?
(a) Run away.
(b) Crowd around him.
(c) Ask him to heal them.
(d) Fall at his feet.

4. Why were the "fires lighted" in the Inquisition?
(a) To provide light every night for the proceedings.
(b) To warm the court rooms.
(c) To burn condemned people alive.
(d) To cook feasts given in honor of God.

5. What does the inquisitor say man can not understand?
(a) Truth.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Evil.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus wishes from people?

2. What does the woman of the dead child do when asking Jesus for help?

3. What does the grand inquisitor say happened in the wilderness?

4. What does Alyosha ask Ivan about his story?

5. Why does the grand inquisitor think the bribe of bread is ultimately useless?

(see the answer key)

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