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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Three Temptations of Christ.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the grand inquisitor feel about the questions that Jesus was tempted with?
(a) He thinks they are too hard.
(b) He thinks they are wise.
(c) He is confused by them.
(d) He thinks he has better ones.

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

3. What religious historical event, "in the north of Germany" is called, "a terrible new heresy."
(a) The Spanish Inquisition.
(b) The Crusades.
(c) The Auto de Fe.
(d) The Protestant reformation.

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

5. Who is the character mentioned from "Le bon jugement de la tres sainte et gracieuse Vierge Marie," when Ivan references this play?
(a) The devil.
(b) The Virgin Mary.
(c) Jesus.
(d) The grand inquisitor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What city does Ivan's story about the Grand Inquisitor take place in?

4. What does the grand inquisitor say happened in the wilderness?

5. What does the cardinal say earth's thinkers couldn't do?

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