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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 NOT referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Our Lady.
(c) God.
(d) The Archangel Michael.

2. What religious character used as a character in fiction does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?
(a) Zeus.
(b) The archangel Michael.
(c) Mohammed.
(d) John the Baptist.

3. 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.

4. What does the woman of the dead child do when asking Jesus for help?
(a) Throws himself at his feet.
(b) Kneels gently down.
(c) Puts her hands to her heart.
(d) Gently looks at him.

5. How does the blind man get Jesus to heal him?
(a) He touches Jesus clothes.
(b) He asks Jesus.
(c) Jesus presses is hand to his eyes.
(d) He grabs Jesus hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author's work doesn't Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

2. What religious historical event, "in the north of Germany" is called, "a terrible new heresy."

3. 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"?

4. Who does Ivan NOT say was present at the auto de fe the day before?

5. Why does Ivan say the character "Our Lady" falls before the throne of God and beg?

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