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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, 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 explains how punishment teachers people to do good.
(d) He says sinners are evil and deserve punishment.

2. What does Ivan mean when he says, "It was customary in poetry to bring down heavenly powers on earth"?
(a) It is common to use religious figures as characters in poetry.
(b) Writing poems is normal for those with "heavenly powers."
(c) Poetry makes supernatural power commonplace.
(d) Poetry gives heavenly powers to all listeners.

3. What religious character used as a character in fiction does Ivan NOT reference in his "Literary" Preface?
(a) God.
(b) The Archangel Michael.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Virgin Mary.

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

5. 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) Gently looks at him.
(d) Puts her hands to her heart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is like "lightning flashing from east to west"?

3. When does Ivan say religiously themed plays, chiefly from the Old Testament, stopped being performed in Moscow?

4. Why does Ivan say that Jesus appears in his tale?

5. Who in the crowd does Jesus Heal?

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