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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. 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.

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

3. 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 gives heavenly powers to all listeners.
(d) Poetry makes supernatural power commonplace.

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

5. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is NOT referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface?
(a) Our Lady.
(b) The Archangel Michael.
(c) The Devil.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character is speaking when the story begins?

2. What breaks Ivan's Narrative?

3. Who is traveling with the cardinal?

4. Why were the "fires lighted" in the Inquisition?

5. What play was performed in the Hotel de Ville of Paris in the reign of Louis XI in honor of the birth of the dauphin?

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