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

2. According to Ivan, what do the characters Our Lady and God discuss in "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell"?
(a) Forgiveness for "Our Lady."
(b) The history of the world.
(c) The life of Jesus.
(d) Mercy for all those in hell.

3. What changes in himself does the grand inquisitor confess?
(a) He used to be an atheist.
(b) He used to want power over all.
(c) He thought Jesus was wrong.
(d) He once believed in Jesus' teachings.

4. Why is there still doubt as to the truth of Jesus' divinity?
(a) People are afraid to have faith.
(b) He refused to prove it.
(c) Man is naturally sketptical.
(d) The church has destroyed faith.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the church's work founded on?

2. Who is the first person Jesus helps in the crowd?

3. Why is Jesus' appearance deemed a visit?

4. What does the inquisitor say will eventually happen?

5. Who is traveling with the cardinal?

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