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

2. Where is the cardinal when he sees the crowd?
(a) Coming out of the church.
(b) Walking by the Seville Cathedral.
(c) In his house.
(d) Across from the market.

3. Why does the crowd tremble in obedience to the cardinal?
(a) He orders them on their knees.
(b) They hope he will reward them.
(c) He tells the guards to arrest them.
(d) They know he is powerful.

4. Who is traveling with the cardinal?
(a) The bishops.
(b) Two princes.
(c) His assistants.
(d) The king.

5. What do the people do when they first do when they recognize Jesus?
(a) Ask him to heal them.
(b) Run away.
(c) Crowd around him.
(d) Fall at his feet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What doesn't the crowd do when they see Jesus perform two miracles?

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

4. What is hiding the dead girl?

5. What prompts the woman of the dead child to ask Jesus for help?

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