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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 Ivan feel about the part in his poem where the prisoner first appears?
(a) He thinks it is very orignal.
(b) He thinks it is funny.
(c) He thinks its one of the best parts.
(d) He would like to refine it more.

2. What part of the scene in front of the cathedral does the cardinal witness?
(a) A girl coming back to life.
(b) Jesus appearing.
(c) A man's sight being restored.
(d) A man asking to be healed.

3. Why must the church determine right and wrong for the people, according to the grand inquisitor?
(a) To protect the the church.
(b) To save them from misery.
(c) To maintain his authority.
(d) To enslave them.

4. Why did the grand inquisitor change his mind about religion?
(a) He thought only the weak should suffer.
(b) He found all the suffering difficult.
(c) He thought the strong should sufffer.
(d) He thought people should suffer.

5. What motivates the inquisitor besides a desire for power?
(a) He never beleived in Jesus.
(b) He wants to destroy the weak.
(c) he believes he is doing the work of Jesus.
(d) He believes he is doing right.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the grand inquisitor, How does the church use Jesus to deceive the people?

2. What does the grand inquisitor say is more powerful than the banner of bread?

3. Why is there still doubt as to the truth of Jesus' divinity?

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

5. What does the inquisitor say people will build?

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