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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 will the church believe about their reign of power?
(a) They will know it is against Jesus' word.
(b) They will expect Jesus' approval.
(c) It will be truthful and holy.
(d) It is in Jesus' name.

2. To what does the grand inquisitor say man prefers death?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Knowing right and wrong.
(c) Loving all equally.
(d) Starvation.

3. What is the "auto de fe"?
(a) The return of Jesus.
(b) A church holliday.
(c) A famous battle.
(d) Public ceremony of punishment.

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

5. What does the crowd do after they see Jesus perform healing?
(a) Shout, "it is He."
(b) Ask him for freedom.
(c) Elect him Grand Inquisitor.
(d) Write down his words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Jesus refusal to take power in the world?

2. What does Ivan mean when he says, "fifteen centuries since man has ceased to see signs from heaven"?

3. What do the guards do with the prisoner?

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

5. What will the church declare upon finishing the temple?

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