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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Temptation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the cardinal?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Almost ninety.
(c) Seventy-nine.
(d) Slighty over eighty.

2. What is the first question the spirit asks Jesus?
(a) If he will heal the sick.
(b) If he will turn rocks into bread.
(c) If he will jump from a deadly height.
(d) If he wants to become all powerful.

3. How does the grand inquisitor think Jesus created conscience?
(a) Living selflessly.
(b) By not proving his identity.
(c) Teaching man through example.
(d) In his interactions with students.

4. What breaks Ivan's Narrative?
(a) He pauses to question Alyosha.
(b) Alyosha asks a question.
(c) He gets tired.
(d) Alyosha has to leave.

5. What does the grand inquisitor say is more powerful than the banner of bread?
(a) The church and the Inquistion.
(b) Eternal love.
(c) Possession of the conscience.
(d) Providing food and shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the grand inquisitor, what will the be the church's view on freedom?

2. What does the grand inquisitor think is important about the Jesus' encounter with the spirit?

3. Why does the grand inquisitor think the bribe of bread is ultimately useless?

4. Why does the cardinal say the people would respect Jesus' power if he fed them?

5. What does the inquisitor accuse Jesus of?

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