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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. What is the cardinal wearing when he witnesses the crowd?
(a) A funeral suit.
(b) Uniform of the "holy guard."
(c) An old monk's cassock.
(d) Gorgeous cardinal's robes.

2. Besides in the works specifically mentioned, where does Ivan say that Christian religious figures appear?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Alyosha's Dreams.
(c) Star Constellations.
(d) Scattered legends.

3. Why does the cardinal think Jesus wouldn't feed the world?
(a) He does not think them worthy.
(b) He thinks he is selfish.
(c) He thinks the must work for their food.
(d) He did not want to buy their obedience.

4. What breaks Ivan's Narrative?
(a) He gets tired.
(b) Alyosha asks a question.
(c) Alyosha has to leave.
(d) He pauses to question Alyosha.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first question the spirit asks Jesus?

2. Who is traveling with the cardinal?

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

4. What does the the grand inquisitor tell Jesus his fate will be the next day?

5. What mystery does Ivan say is guarded?

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