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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jesus' appearance deemed a visit?
(a) He comes to Spain.
(b) It is a vacation.
(c) It is not really him.
(d) It is not his final return.

2. What changes in himself does the grand inquisitor confess?
(a) He thought Jesus was wrong.
(b) He used to be an atheist.
(c) He once believed in Jesus' teachings.
(d) He used to want power over all.

3. Why will they/he continue to suffer?
(a) They are disturbed by their deception.
(b) They do not believe in heaven.
(c) They will know the burden of freedom of thought.
(d) They do not want the power they have.

4. How does the grand inquisitor feel about the questions that Jesus was tempted with?
(a) He is confused by them.
(b) He thinks he has better ones.
(c) He thinks they are too hard.
(d) He thinks they are wise.

5. How does the blind man get Jesus to heal him?
(a) Jesus presses is hand to his eyes.
(b) He asks Jesus.
(c) He grabs Jesus hand.
(d) He touches Jesus clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is NOT referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface?

2. What is the first question the spirit asks Jesus?

3. According to Ivan, did Jesus have any physical presence on earth in the 16th Century?

4. What happened at the auto de fe the day before the prisoner is arrested?

5. How does the cardinal think the prisoner would hinder his work?

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