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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Cardinal say would happen if Jesus turned stones into bread?
(a) Everyone would be obedient to him.
(b) Everyone would respect him.
(c) His love would be understood.
(d) The bread would be refused.

2. What is a "Literary Preface," in the case of this story?
(a) A well-written introduction.
(b) An introduction referencing stories with similar aspects.
(c) A introduction explaining why the subsequent story is literature.
(d) A preface explaining what literature is.

3. Where does Jesus stop to meet the mother of the dead child?
(a) In the street.
(b) Across from the cemetery.
(c) On the steps of the cathedral.
(d) At the market.

4. Why does the inquisitor say people must submit to authority?
(a) Freedom can not exist.
(b) To releive them of the burden of freedom.
(c) It is the only way they can find food.
(d) it is wise for them to do so.

5. Why does the grand inquisitor say that Jesus didn't love people at all?
(a) He taught them the truth.
(b) He enslaved them.
(c) He gave them hope.
(d) He gave them freedom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jesus help the second person in the crowd?

3. According to the grand inquisitor, How does the church use Jesus to deceive the people?

4. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus wishes from people?

5. How does the cardinal say Jesus responded to the first question from the spirit?

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