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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religious historical event, "in the north of Germany" is called, "a terrible new heresy."
(a) The Protestant reformation.
(b) The Spanish Inquisition.
(c) The Auto de Fe.
(d) The Crusades.

2. How does Ivan describe the prison?
(a) Frightening.
(b) Gloomy.
(c) Impenetrable.
(d) Modern.

3. Where is the prison?
(a) Near the market.
(b) In the palace.
(c) Outside of town.
(d) In the basement of the catherdral.

4. What does the Cardinal say would happen if Jesus turned stones into bread?
(a) The bread would be refused.
(b) Everyone would respect him.
(c) His love would be understood.
(d) Everyone would be obedient to him.

5. How does the grand inquisitor justify people turning their backs?
(a) He says he would have done the same.
(b) He knows they are afraid of freedom.
(c) His says misery increased and Christ was not around.
(d) He points at advances in science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does the cardinal give to his guards after witnessing the scene in front of the cathedral?

2. What does the girl do when she comes back to life?

3. What part of the scene in front of the cathedral does the cardinal witness?

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

5. How do the people react to the guards seizing the prisoner from their midst?

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