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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. How does the grand inquisitor justify people turning their backs?
(a) He points at advances in science.
(b) He says he would have done the same.
(c) His says misery increased and Christ was not around.
(d) He knows they are afraid of freedom.

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

3. Why does the cardinal say the clergy keeps silent about the true nature of their power?
(a) To protect the strong.
(b) To keep control.
(c) To deceive the weak.
(d) Out of love for humanity.

4. What is the first question the spirit asks Jesus?
(a) If he will turn rocks into bread.
(b) If he will heal the sick.
(c) If he will jump from a deadly height.
(d) If he wants to become all powerful.

5. What does the grand inquisitor say the church must do for the people?
(a) Seize their conscience.
(b) Teach them about Jesus.
(c) Give them power.
(d) Show them the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second thing Jesus was tempted with?

2. What does Ivan promise to do before he dies?

3. Why does the inquisitor think people will rise?

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

5. What responsibility does the inquisitor say the has clergy taken on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to the grand inquisitor, what would have happened if Jesus had changed the stones into bread?

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

4. How does the grand inquisitor predict man will feel about his loss of freedom?

5. What does Alyosha agree about Ivan's story?

6. What similarity is drawn about Catholics and Masons?

7. Why does the grand inquisitor say the clergy will suffer?

8. What was the second temptation put to Jesus?

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

10. Why does Ivan say Catholics don't like Masons?

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