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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) Something to live for.
(d) Freedom to make decisions.

2. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?
(a) The church wants people to be free.
(b) Jesus doesn't want people to believe in his.
(c) The church forces theirs on people.
(d) Jesus does not beileve in temptation.

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

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

5. 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) He thinks spritual wealth is more important.
(c) He doesn't beleive people want bread.
(d) Man can not live on bread alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the cardinal do when he repeats the spirit's questions?

2. How does the prisoner look at the grand inquisitor when he is being accused in his cell?

3. Before he is arrested in the story, what doesn't Jesus do?

4. In the Inquisition what are penances?

5. Why is there still doubt as to the truth of Jesus' divinity?

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