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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 grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?
(a) Corrected his work.
(b) Helped his work to completion.
(c) Finished his work.
(d) Brought his work to the masses.

2. Why does the inquisitor think people will rise?
(a) They will need more food.
(b) They will want Jesus' power.
(c) Because they will not beleive in the church.
(d) Because Jesus can't control them.

3. How does the grand inquisitor think Jesus created conscience?
(a) In his interactions with students.
(b) Living selflessly.
(c) By not proving his identity.
(d) Teaching man through example.

4. How does the church create a unified body of worship?
(a) Using promises made by Jesus.
(b) Advertising.
(c) Setting examples to be followed.
(d) Forcing its will on leaders and citizens.

5. According to the grand inquisitor, what will the be the church's view on freedom?
(a) They will know they have abolished it.
(b) They will think they are responsible for everyone's freedom.
(c) It will be publicly banned.
(d) They will want it for all.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the inquisitor equate the clergy and Jesus himself?

2. What does Alyosha accuse Ivan of lacking?

3. What does the cardinal say man will do for earthly bread?

4. What does the inquisitor say people will build?

5. What does the inquisitor accuse Jesus of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the church giving people their freedom?

3. Why does the grand inquisitor say Jesus refused in the second temptation?

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

5. Why does the clergy deceive the people?

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

7. Why does the grand inquisitor say have Jesus followers left him?

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

9. Who does the church follow instead of Jesus?

10. What was the second temptation put to Jesus?

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