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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 is a "Literary Preface," in the case of this story?
(a) An introduction referencing stories with similar aspects.
(b) A introduction explaining why the subsequent story is literature.
(c) A preface explaining what literature is.
(d) A well-written introduction.

2. What is the first thing the visitor does when entering the prisoner's cell?
(a) Gazes at him for a long time.
(b) Asks him his identity.
(c) Walks toward him.
(d) Introduces himself.

3. What is like "lightning flashing from east to west"?
(a) The wrath of God.
(b) The end of time.
(c) Jesus' eyes.
(d) The return of Jesus.

4. In the Inquisition, what happens of one disagrees with the church?
(a) They can be punished.
(b) The church is unconcerened.
(c) They are accepted anyway.
(d) They are shown Jesus teachings.

5. How does the cardinal''s face look?
(a) Puzzled
(b) Calm but judicious
(c) Withered
(d) Ageless

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Ivan, what do the characters Our Lady and God discuss in "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell"?

3. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus did to spirituality?

4. Why does the inquisitor think people will rise?

5. Why does the grand inquisitor think man values more than bread?

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