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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ivan and Alyosha Converse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the church create a unified body of worship?
(a) Using promises made by Jesus.
(b) Setting examples to be followed.
(c) Forcing its will on leaders and citizens.
(d) Advertising.

2. Why does the cardinal say the clergy keeps silent about the true nature of their power?
(a) To protect the strong.
(b) Out of love for humanity.
(c) To deceive the weak.
(d) To keep control.

3. What sanction does the grand inquisitor claim Jesus has given for their behavior?
(a) The right to speak in his name.
(b) Ability to communicate in disguise.
(c) Freedom to accept or reject his teaching.
(d) Eternal forgiveness.

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

5. Describe Alyosha's reaction to Ivan's tale.
(a) He is bored by the long story.
(b) He wants to know more.
(c) He agrees wholeheartedly.
(d) He questions Ivan's poem as absurd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "auto de fe"?

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

3. What is similar about Catholics and Masons, according to Ivan?

4. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus wishes from people?

5. What does the grand inquisitor say happened to Jesus?

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