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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the cardinal when he sees the crowd?
(a) Coming out of the church.
(b) Walking by the Seville Cathedral.
(c) In his house.
(d) Across from the market.

2. What does the inquisitor say will happen to the new Tower of Babel?
(a) The church will destroy it.
(b) It won't be finished.
(c) It will crumble.
(d) Jesus will finish it.

3. What doesn't the crowd do when they see Jesus perform two miracles?
(a) Cries, "it is He."
(b) Asks him for healing.
(c) Throws flowers at his feet.
(d) Elects him cardinal.

4. What does the grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?
(a) Helped his work to completion.
(b) Brought his work to the masses.
(c) Corrected his work.
(d) Finished his work.

5. Why does the inquisitor say people won't need Jesus?
(a) They will have become wise.
(b) They won't need miracles.
(c) They will be able to feed themselves.
(d) They won't want outside help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the grand inquisitor predict will be the crowds reaction to Jesus' punishment?

2. What will the church believe about their reign of power?

3. What is the grand inquisitor's manner with Jesus?

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

5. What author's work doesn't Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

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