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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Enter the Grand Inquisitor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the cardinal wearing when he witnesses the crowd?
(a) Gorgeous cardinal's robes.
(b) Uniform of the "holy guard."
(c) A funeral suit.
(d) An old monk's cassock.

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

3. What century does Ivan's Legend take place in?
(a) 18th century.
(b) 16th century.
(c) 17th century.
(d) 15th century.

4. Why were the "fires lighted" in the Inquisition?
(a) To burn condemned people alive.
(b) To warm the court rooms.
(c) To cook feasts given in honor of God.
(d) To provide light every night for the proceedings.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the cardinal when he sees the crowd?

2. How does Ivan describe the prison?

3. What do the guards do with the prisoner?

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

5. Why does the crowd tremble in obedience to the cardinal?

(see the answer key)

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