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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?
(a) The church wants people to be free.
(b) The church forces theirs on people.
(c) Jesus does not beileve in temptation.
(d) Jesus doesn't want people to believe in his.

2. Why doesn't the the grand inquisitor want Jesus to add to his teachings?
(a) He thinks his old teachings are perfect.
(b) It would undermine the church's authority.
(c) Jesus teachings are not true.
(d) He doesn't believe in Jesus.

3. Who is Ivan talking about when he says, "He comes on the scene in my poem, but He says nothing, only appears and passes on"?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Alyosha.
(c) Archangel Michael.
(d) God.

4. What does the cardinal think will lead man away from Jesus?
(a) Worrying about the future.
(b) Having physical comfort.
(c) Increased spiritual thinking.
(d) Not having enough bread.

5. How is the world divided according to the grand inquisitor?
(a) Into the holy and unholy.
(b) By class and ethnicity.
(c) Followers of Jesus and followers of the church.
(d) Into those who believe, wonder and disbelieve.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the "auto de fe"?

3. Besides in the works specifically mentioned, where does Ivan say that Christian religious figures appear?

4. How does Jesus help the second person in the crowd?

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

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