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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 must the church determine right and wrong for the people, according to the grand inquisitor?
(a) To enslave them.
(b) To save them from misery.
(c) To maintain his authority.
(d) To protect the the church.

2. How do the people react to the guards seizing the prisoner from their midst?
(a) They make way for the guards.
(b) They fight to push the guards back.
(c) They beg them for mercy.
(d) They protest verbally but do not intervene.

3. Why does the cardinal think that the church will appear to be gods?
(a) They will preach God's word.
(b) They will have be all powerful.
(c) They will perform miracles.
(d) They will free the people from spiritual thought.

4. In the Inquisition, who controlled penances?
(a) A jury.
(b) Jesus.
(c) God.
(d) The cardinal.

5. What was the cardinal doing the day before the prisoner is arrested?
(a) On a holiday.
(b) Presiding over the auto de fe.
(c) Training bishops for service.
(d) Researching scripture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characters from "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell" is referenced in Ivan's "Literary" Preface.

2. According to the grand inquisitor, how has the church responded to the questions used to tempt Jesus?

3. Why does Ivan say that Jesus appears in his tale?

4. What does the cardinal say the church does that Jesus doesn't?

5. What does the prisoner's visitor carry in his hand?

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