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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 cardinal think the prisoner would hinder his work?
(a) Stopping the inquisition.
(b) Starting a separate inquisition.
(c) Runing for office.
(d) Adding more judges and courts.

2. What does Ivan tell Alyosha is the chief part of the cardinal's speech?
(a) Why he thinks the prisoner is Jesus.
(b) Why he wants the prisoner killed.
(c) Why he asks the prisoner why he has come.
(d) Why he tells the prisoner he was warned.

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

4. Who does the grand inquisitor say the prisoner talked to in the wilderness?
(a) The people of Seville.
(b) A spirit.
(c) Animals.
(d) Travelers on the road.

5. What part of the scene in front of the cathedral does the cardinal witness?
(a) A girl coming back to life.
(b) A man asking to be healed.
(c) A man's sight being restored.
(d) Jesus appearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the prisoner do to be recognized by the people?

2. How does the blind man get Jesus to heal him?

3. What author's work does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

4. Who is the first person Jesus helps in the crowd?

5. Where is the prison?

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