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

2. How does Ivan feel about the part in his poem where the prisoner first appears?
(a) He would like to refine it more.
(b) He thinks it is very orignal.
(c) He thinks its one of the best parts.
(d) He thinks it is funny.

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

4. What does Ivan tell Alyosha is the chief part of the cardinal's speech?
(a) Why he asks the prisoner why he has come.
(b) Why he thinks the prisoner is Jesus.
(c) Why he wants the prisoner killed.
(d) Why he tells the prisoner he was warned.

5. What does the grand inquisitor say is more powerful than the banner of bread?
(a) The church and the Inquistion.
(b) Eternal love.
(c) Possession of the conscience.
(d) Providing food and shelter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the cardinal think the prisoner would hinder his work?

3. What happened at the auto de fe the day before the prisoner is arrested?

4. Who does the grand inquisitor say the prisoner talked to in the wilderness?

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

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