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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 does the inquisitor say people won't need Jesus?
(a) They won't want outside help.
(b) They will be able to feed themselves.
(c) They won't need miracles.
(d) They will have become wise.

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

3. 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 deny his existance.
(d) They say his teachings were their idea.

4. Why does the grand inquisitor say that Jesus didn't love people at all?
(a) He gave them freedom.
(b) He gave them hope.
(c) He enslaved them.
(d) He taught them the truth.

5. What does the inquisitor say man can not understand?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Truth.
(c) Evil.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of the Tower of Babel?

2. What is like "lightning flashing from east to west"?

3. What does the Cardinal say would happen if Jesus turned stones into bread?

4. What is the grand inquisitor's manner with Jesus?

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

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