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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 part of the scene in front of the cathedral does the cardinal witness?
(a) Jesus appearing.
(b) A girl coming back to life.
(c) A man asking to be healed.
(d) A man's sight being restored.

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

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

4. What is the cardinal's immediate reaction upon witnessing the scene outside the Cathedral?
(a) He orders a man arrested.
(b) His face darkens and his eyebrows tense.
(c) He smiles mischeviously.
(d) He calls for his guards.

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) Eternal love.
(d) The church and the Inquistion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the result of Jesus refusal to take power in the world?

3. In the Inquisition, who controlled penances?

4. How does the cardinal think Jesus would hinder his work?

5. How does the grand inquisitor justify people turning their backs?

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