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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Enter the Grand Inquisitor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who in the crowd does Jesus Heal?
(a) All who he loves.
(b) All who pray.
(c) All who ask him.
(d) All who come in contact with him.

2. What character is speaking when the story begins?
(a) Alyosha.
(b) The grand inquisitor.
(c) Ivan.
(d) The narrator.

3. What does the girl do when she comes back to life?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Cries.
(c) Jumps out of the coffin.
(d) Looks at flowers.

4. Why were the "fires lighted" in the Inquisition?
(a) To provide light every night for the proceedings.
(b) To warm the court rooms.
(c) To burn condemned people alive.
(d) To cook feasts given in honor of God.

5. What do the guards do with the prisoner?
(a) Feed him.
(b) Allow him to wash.
(c) Lock him in a cell.
(d) Ask him his name.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author's work does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

2. What does the crowd do after they see Jesus perform healing?

3. Who does Ivan NOT say was present at the auto de fe the day before?

4. Why does the cardinal think Jesus' appearance will harm humanity?

5. Who is the prisoner's visitor?

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