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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. When the people are silent before him what does the cardinal do?
(a) Demand their obedience.
(b) Preach a sermon.
(c) Explain his actions.
(d) Bless them.

2. Who isn't present in the girl's funeral?
(a) The girl's sister.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The priest.
(d) The crowd.

3. Why does Alyosha accuse Ivan of being a Mason?
(a) He seeks to overthrow the church.
(b) He seems to believe in a mystery behind religion.
(c) He is against the Inquisition.
(d) He seems greedy for power.

4. According to Ivan, how does God explain his treatment of sinners in "The Wanderings of Our Lady through Hell"?
(a) He asks what she would do if she were him.
(b) He explains how punishment teachers people to do good.
(c) He says sinners are evil and deserve punishment.
(d) He asks how it would be possible to forgive his son's tormentors.

5. What is the result of Jesus refusal to take power in the world?
(a) Jesus will be eventually forgotten.
(b) The world is divided according to faith.
(c) The world has no freedom.
(d) The church needs to take power.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the grand inquisitor think Jesus created conscience?

2. What do the people do when they first do when they recognize Jesus?

3. What does Alyosha accuse Ivan of lacking?

4. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?

5. What mystery does Ivan say is guarded?

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