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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "His" Coming.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What author's work doesn't Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?
(a) Dostoevsky.
(b) Victor Hugo.
(c) Tyutchev.
(d) Dante.

3. What century does Ivan's Legend take place in?
(a) 17th century.
(b) 15th century.
(c) 18th century.
(d) 16th century.

4. What does Ivan mean when he says, "fifteen centuries since man has ceased to see signs from heaven"?
(a) It has been 15 centuries since Jesus walked the earth.
(b) Man is no longer in touch with spirituality.
(c) The church has lost proof that Jesus existed.
(d) Miracles can no longer occur.

5. What do the people do when they first do when they recognize Jesus?
(a) Run away.
(b) Ask him to heal them.
(c) Crowd around him.
(d) Fall at his feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jesus stop to meet the mother of the dead child?

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

3. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface.

4. What prompts the woman of the dead child to ask Jesus for help?

5. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is NOT referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface?

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