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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the inquisitor ask the prisoner to judge?
(a) If the inquisitor was right to judge him.
(b) If the spirit who questioned him was right.
(c) If the cardinal had sinned.
(d) The cardinal's holliness.

3. How does Ivan feel about the part in his poem where the prisoner first appears?
(a) He thinks it is funny.
(b) He would like to refine it more.
(c) He thinks its one of the best parts.
(d) He thinks it is very orignal.

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

5. What century does Ivan's Legend take place in?
(a) 17th century.
(b) 18th century.
(c) 16th century.
(d) 15th century.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the inquisitor say people must submit to authority?

2. Why is there still doubt as to the truth of Jesus' divinity?

3. What do the people do when they first do when they recognize Jesus?

4. Why is Jesus' appearance deemed a visit?

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

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