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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. Where is the prison?
(a) In the basement of the catherdral.
(b) Near the market.
(c) Outside of town.
(d) In the palace.

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

3. What religious character used as a character in fiction does Ivan NOT reference in his "Literary" Preface?
(a) God.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Virgin Mary.
(d) The Archangel Michael.

4. What prompts the woman of the dead child to ask Jesus for help?
(a) She doesn't ask.
(b) The priest tells her to.
(c) The crowd tells her to.
(d) She sees him from afar.

5. What does the inquisitor add to his stating of the three questions?
(a) A judgement about of man's nature.
(b) Ideas about modern science.
(c) A quotation from scripture.
(d) More factual details.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character is speaking when the story begins?

2. Why does the cardinal think Jesus' appearance will harm humanity?

3. What was the cardinal doing the day before the prisoner is arrested?

4. Who isn't present in the girl's funeral?

5. Who in the crowd does Jesus Heal?

(see the answer key)

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