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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. What does the cardinal think will lead man away from Jesus?
(a) Having physical comfort.
(b) Increased spiritual thinking.
(c) Not having enough bread.
(d) Worrying about the future.

2. What is similar about Catholics and Masons, according to Ivan?
(a) They want to stop the Inquisition.
(b) They both elect officials.
(c) They believe in freedom.
(d) They have secret philosophies.

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

4. Why did the grand inquisitor change his mind about Jesus teachings?
(a) He thought began to think Jesus.
(b) He loved freedom of thought.
(c) He began to wonder if they were helpful.
(d) He wanted more power.

5. According to the grand inquisitor, what role does Jesus reject?
(a) Silent wanderer.
(b) Giver of wisdom.
(c) Aribiter of truth.
(d) Provider of food and shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the grand inquisitor change his mind about religion?

2. What changes in himself does the grand inquisitor confess?

3. What does the grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?

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

5. What does the Cardinal say would happen if Jesus turned stones into bread?

Short Essay Questions

1. What similarity is drawn about Catholics and Masons?

2. Describe Alyosha's response to Ivan's poem.

3. What does the grand inquisitor add to the first question when he restates it to the prisoner?

4. Who does the church follow instead of Jesus?

5. What was the third temptation of Jesus by the spirit in the wilderness?

6. Why does Jesus deserve to be burned at the stake, according to the grand inquisitor?

7. Why does the grand inquisitor value the weak?

8. Why does the grand inquisitor say the freedom Jesus gives people is cruel?

9. Why does the grand inquisitor think men fear freedom?

10. What was the second temptation put to Jesus?

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