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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 the cardinal's immediate reaction upon witnessing the scene outside the Cathedral?
(a) He calls for his guards.
(b) His face darkens and his eyebrows tense.
(c) He orders a man arrested.
(d) He smiles mischeviously.

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

3. What does the grand inquisitor say is beyond the strength of man?
(a) Living as one.
(b) Understanding the engmatic.
(c) Being more powerful than the church.
(d) Escaping the Inquisition.

4. What is the cardinal wearing when he witnesses the crowd?
(a) Gorgeous cardinal's robes.
(b) An old monk's cassock.
(c) A funeral suit.
(d) Uniform of the "holy guard."

5. What does the woman of the dead child do when asking Jesus for help?
(a) Puts her hands to her heart.
(b) Kneels gently down.
(c) Throws himself at his feet.
(d) Gently looks at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the cardinal think that the church will appear to be gods?

2. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the church's work founded on?

3. Where is the cardinal when he sees the crowd?

4. What does the prisoner do to be recognized by the people?

5. Why does Ivan say that Jesus appears in his tale?

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