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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Inquisition, who controlled penances?
(a) The cardinal.
(b) Jesus.
(c) A jury.
(d) God.

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

4. What is like "lightning flashing from east to west"?
(a) The end of time.
(b) The wrath of God.
(c) The return of Jesus.
(d) Jesus' eyes.

5. What religious historical event, "in the north of Germany" is called, "a terrible new heresy."
(a) The Crusades.
(b) The Protestant reformation.
(c) The Auto de Fe.
(d) The Spanish Inquisition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan mean when he says, "fifteen centuries since man has ceased to see signs from heaven"?

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

3. Why is Jesus' appearance deemed a visit?

4. What religious character used as a character in fiction does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

5. Who is Ivan talking about when he says, "He comes on the scene in my poem, but He says nothing, only appears and passes on"?

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