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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 was the cardinal wearing different clothes the day before Jesus heals the blind girl?
(a) His other clothes were dirty.
(b) He changes clothes everyday.
(c) He was on vacation.
(d) He was performing his public duties.

2. Why does the cardinal think Jesus wouldn't feed the world?
(a) He did not want to buy their obedience.
(b) He thinks he is selfish.
(c) He thinks the must work for their food.
(d) He does not think them worthy.

3. What does the prisoner do to be recognized by the people?
(a) He appears unobserved.
(b) He holds out his hands.
(c) He heals a blind man.
(d) He walks into a crowd.

4. Before he is arrested in the story, what doesn't Jesus do?
(a) Heal a blind man.
(b) Preach a sermon.
(c) Appear in Seville.
(d) Heal a child.

5. What order does the cardinal give to his guards after witnessing the scene in front of the cathedral?
(a) To protect him.
(b) To disperse the crowd.
(c) To order the crowd to be silent.
(d) To arrest a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface.

2. What does the grand inquisitor say happened to Jesus?

3. According to the grand inquisitor, what will the be the church's view on freedom?

4. What does Ivan tell Alyosha is the chief part of the cardinal's speech?

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

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