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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the inquisitor say the people will allow their tower to be finished?
(a) They can't do it themselves.
(b) They need it to be completed.
(c) They will not believe in Jesus.
(d) They want food.

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

3. Where do the guards take the prisoner?
(a) To the prison.
(b) To the cardinal's chamber.
(c) To the cathedral.
(d) To a secret location outside of town.

4. What does the inquisitor say will eventually happen?
(a) Everyone will learn the truth about god.
(b) Everyone will become free.
(c) People will reject the teachings of Jesus.
(d) People will reject the church.

5. What does the the grand inquisitor tell Jesus his fate will be the next day?
(a) He will have a chance to preach.
(b) He will remain in prison.
(c) He will be freed.
(d) He will be burned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't the crowd do when they see Jesus perform two miracles?

2. Where does Jesus stop to meet the mother of the dead child?

3. What doesn't the inquisitor say is brought to together by the spirit's questions to Jesus?

4. Where is the prison?

5. Why doesn't the the grand inquisitor want Jesus to add to his teachings?

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