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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prompts the woman of the dead child to ask Jesus for help?
(a) The priest tells her to.
(b) She sees him from afar.
(c) The crowd tells her to.
(d) She doesn't ask.

2. How does Jesus help the second person in the crowd?
(a) He helps a man escape torture.
(b) He allows a blind man to see.
(c) He forgives a woman's sins.
(d) He brings a girl back to life.

3. Why does the inquisitor think people will rise?
(a) They will want Jesus' power.
(b) Because they will not beleive in the church.
(c) Because Jesus can't control them.
(d) They will need more food.

4. What author's work does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?
(a) Tolstoy.
(b) Victor Hugo.
(c) Dostoevsky.
(d) Peter the Great.

5. What does the grand inquisitor think is important about the Jesus' encounter with the spirit?
(a) The three questions.
(b) The spirit's reaction.
(c) The energy created by it.
(d) Jesus' response.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cardinal's immediate reaction upon witnessing the scene outside the Cathedral?

2. What does the cardinal say earth's thinkers couldn't do?

3. Why is Jesus' appearance deemed a visit?

4. How old is the cardinal?

5. What does the cardinal think will lead man away from Jesus?

(see the answer key)

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