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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the prison?
(a) In the palace.
(b) In the basement of the catherdral.
(c) Outside of town.
(d) Near the market.

2. According to the grand inquisitor, what will the be the church's view on freedom?
(a) They will think they are responsible for everyone's freedom.
(b) They will know they have abolished it.
(c) It will be publicly banned.
(d) They will want it for all.

3. Why does Ivan say that Jesus appears in his tale?
(a) His tale takes place at "the end of time."
(b) To stop the Inquisition.
(c) To appear for a moment as the people sunk in iniquity.
(d) Jesus is returning as he promised.

4. What does the woman of the dead child do when asking Jesus for help?
(a) Gently looks at him.
(b) Puts her hands to her heart.
(c) Kneels gently down.
(d) Throws himself at his feet.

5. What does the inquisitor say man can not understand?
(a) Truth.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Evil.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ivan feel about the part in his poem where the prisoner first appears?

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

3. Why does the cardinal think that the church will appear to be gods?

4. Why were the "fires lighted" in the Inquisition?

5. Why does the inquisitor say people won't need Jesus?

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