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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Ivan NOT say was present at the auto de fe the day before?
(a) The knights.
(b) The cardinals.
(c) The king.
(d) The pope.

3. What character is speaking when the story begins?
(a) The grand inquisitor.
(b) Ivan.
(c) Alyosha.
(d) The narrator.

4. What does the grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?
(a) Corrected his work.
(b) Brought his work to the masses.
(c) Finished his work.
(d) Helped his work to completion.

5. Why does the cardinal say the people would respect Jesus' power if he fed them?
(a) The would respect his kindness.
(b) They would appriciate his love.
(c) They would be awed by his ability.
(d) They would be afraid he would stop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the grand inquisitor say is beyond the strength of man?

2. What does the inquisitor say people will destroy?

3. What will the church believe about their reign of power?

4. Why does the inquisitor say people won't need Jesus?

5. Why doesn't the the grand inquisitor want Jesus to add to his teachings?

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