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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cardinal think Jesus would hinder his work?
(a) Trying to get him fired.
(b) Focusing religious attention on himself.
(c) Protesting for religous freedom.
(d) Asking him too many questions.

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

3. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?
(a) The church forces theirs on people.
(b) Jesus doesn't want people to believe in his.
(c) Jesus does not beileve in temptation.
(d) The church wants people to be free.

4. What is the first thing the visitor does when entering the prisoner's cell?
(a) Walks toward him.
(b) Introduces himself.
(c) Gazes at him for a long time.
(d) Asks him his identity.

5. What does the grand inquisitor say is more powerful than the banner of bread?
(a) Providing food and shelter.
(b) Possession of the conscience.
(c) The church and the Inquistion.
(d) Eternal love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is traveling with the cardinal?

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

3. What happened at the auto de fe the day before the prisoner is arrested?

4. What does the girl do when she comes back to life?

5. Who does the grand inquisitor say the church follows?

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