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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, did Jesus have any physical presence on earth in the 16th Century?
(a) Yes, he visited holy men as recorded in their writing.
(b) No, just in the hearts and mind of beleivers.
(c) Yes, but only as a character in literary fiction.
(d) Yes, but only in his story of The Grand Inquistor.

2. In the Inquisition what are penances?
(a) Verses to memorize
(b) Rewards for good deads
(c) Punishments for sin
(d) Lessons to be practiced

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"?
(a) God.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Archangel Michael.
(d) Alyosha.

4. According to Ivan, how does God explain his treatment of sinners in "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell"?
(a) He asks how it would be possible to forgive his son's tormentors.
(b) He asks what she would do if she were him.
(c) He says sinners are evil and deserve punishment.
(d) He explains how punishment teachers people to do good.

5. 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 wants to save her friends in hell.
(d) She thinks denial of heaven sufficent punishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "auto de fe"?

2. What is a "Literary Preface," in the case of this story?

3. Who in the crowd does Jesus Heal?

4. Why does Ivan say, "there was nothing left but faith in what the heart doth say."

5. Why were the "fires lighted" in the Inquisition?

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