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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 is a prediction given by the grand inquisitor about the future of the church?
(a) It will be destroyed by Jesus.
(b) It will soon crumble.
(c) The will have power over the state.
(d) It will last for eternity.

2. Why do Catholics detest Mason's, according to Ivan?
(a) Catholics believe in Jesus.
(b) The masons are too greedy.
(c) They break up the unity of conformity.
(d) Masons believe in mystery.

3. What will the church declare upon finishing the temple?
(a) It is built for truth.
(b) It is done in Jesus' name.
(c) It is for the good of all men.
(d) It should be celebrated.

4. What does the Cardinal say would happen if Jesus turned stones into bread?
(a) The bread would be refused.
(b) His love would be understood.
(c) Everyone would be obedient to him.
(d) Everyone would respect him.

5. Who will finish the new Tower of Babel?
(a) Jesus.
(b) No one.
(c) The great scientists and thinkers.
(d) The church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the grand inquisitor say men have fought and killed?

2. What does Ivan say must exist among the clergy?

3. Why does the cardinal say the people would respect Jesus' power if he fed them?

4. What does the inquisitor say people will destroy?

5. What does Ivan say he wishes for his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How will the church finish the Tower of Babel that man has built?

2. How is the church giving people their freedom?

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

4. Why does the grand inquisitor think bribing man with bread is useless?

5. Why does the grand inquisitor accuse Jesus of only caring for the strong?

6. What similarity is drawn about Catholics and Masons?

7. Why does the grand inquisitor think people will follow the church?

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

9. What is it about the grand inquisitor Alyosha can't believe?

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

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