View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cardinal think the prisoner would hinder his work?
(a) Starting a separate inquisition.
(b) Adding more judges and courts.
(c) Runing for office.
(d) Stopping the inquisition.

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

3. Why is there still doubt as to the truth of Jesus' divinity?
(a) People are afraid to have faith.
(b) He refused to prove it.
(c) The church has destroyed faith.
(d) Man is naturally sketptical.

4. To what does the grand inquisitor say man prefers death?
(a) Knowing right and wrong.
(b) Loving all equally.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Starvation.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who does Ivan NOT say was present at the auto de fe the day before?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 284 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample