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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Mercy for all those in hell.
(d) The life of Jesus.

2. Why does Ivan say the character "Our Lady" falls before the throne of God and beg?
(a) She wants to save her friends in hell.
(b) She believes in forgiveness for all.
(c) She thinks denial of heaven sufficent punishment.
(d) She is shocked at what she sees in hell.

3. 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.

4. What is the "auto de fe"?
(a) The return of Jesus.
(b) Public ceremony of punishment.
(c) A famous battle.
(d) A church holliday.

5. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface.
(a) God.
(b) St. Peter.
(c) The devil.
(d) Dante.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the prisoner do to be recognized by the people?

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

3. In the Inquisition what are penances?

4. What does the woman of the dead child do when asking Jesus for help?

5. What does Ivan mean when he says, "It was customary in poetry to bring down heavenly powers on earth"?

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