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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the grand inquisitor say is blameless?
(a) The church for seizing power.
(b) Jesus for refusing temptation.
(c) The spirit who tempted him.
(d) Those who renounced Jesus.

2. According to the grand inquisitor, what role does Jesus reject?
(a) Silent wanderer.
(b) Giver of wisdom.
(c) Aribiter of truth.
(d) Provider of food and shelter.

3. What does Ivan mean when he says, "It was customary in poetry to bring down heavenly powers on earth"?
(a) Writing poems is normal for those with "heavenly powers."
(b) Poetry makes supernatural power commonplace.
(c) Poetry gives heavenly powers to all listeners.
(d) It is common to use religious figures as characters in poetry.

4. According to the grand inquisitor, How does the church use Jesus to deceive the people?
(a) They ask to be worshipped as they were him.
(b) They say that Jesus is still living.
(c) They say his teachings were their idea.
(d) They deny his existance.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the crowd respond to the prisoner's arrest?

3. What character is speaking when the story begins?

4. To what does the grand inquisitor say man prefers death?

5. What author's work does Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

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