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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the the grand inquisitor want Jesus to add to his teachings?
(a) It would undermine the church's authority.
(b) He thinks his old teachings are perfect.
(c) He doesn't believe in Jesus.
(d) Jesus teachings are not true.

2. What does the cardinal do when he repeats the spirit's questions?
(a) He poses it to the prisoner.
(b) He quotes the bible.
(c) He makes a joke of it.
(d) He puts it into he own words.

3. What does the the grand inquisitor tell Jesus his fate will be the next day?
(a) He will be freed.
(b) He will have a chance to preach.
(c) He will remain in prison.
(d) He will be burned.

4. How does the blind man get Jesus to heal him?
(a) He touches Jesus clothes.
(b) Jesus presses is hand to his eyes.
(c) He grabs Jesus hand.
(d) He asks Jesus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the grand inquisitor say the prisoner talked to in the wilderness?

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

3. What play was performed in the Hotel de Ville of Paris in the reign of Louis XI in honor of the birth of the dauphin?

4. What was the cardinal doing the day before the prisoner is arrested?

5. Why does the cardinal think Jesus' appearance will harm humanity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the crowd flock to Jesus?

2. Why were the cardinals, the king and his court, the knights, and the whole population of Seville at the auto de fe?

3. Why does Jesus appear at the specific time and place in Spain?

4. Why does the crowd get excited when they recognize Jesus?

5. Why does the crowd ask to be healed by the stranger?

6. How does Our Lady feel when she sees sinners in the burning lake?

7. Why does the cardinal come to the prisoner's room alone and in the night?

8. How is Jesus tempted in the story?

9. Describe the grand inquisitor's manner of speech to the prisoner.

10. Who is the spirit that talks with Jesus in the wilderness?

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