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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the prisoner look at the grand inquisitor when he is being accused in his cell?
(a) Indifferently.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Meekly.
(d) Sadly.

2. What happened at the auto de fe the day before the prisoner is arrested?
(a) The cardinal condemned burning.
(b) The grand inquisitor was not present.
(c) Heretics were burnt.
(d) The king's court did not show up.

3. In the Inquisition what are penances?
(a) Verses to memorize
(b) Punishments for sin
(c) Lessons to be practiced
(d) Rewards for good deads

4. What does Alyosha ask Ivan about his story?
(a) Asks what inspired it.
(b) He asks him to repeat someting.
(c) Asks him to explain something
(d) Asks Ivan why he wrote it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the cardinal think Jesus would hinder his work?

2. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus rejects in the wilderness?

3. In the Inquisition, what happens of one disagrees with the church?

4. What is the grand inquisitor's manner with Jesus?

5. What does the the grand inquisitor tell Jesus his fate will be the next day?

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