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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Temptation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ivan feel about the part in his poem where the prisoner first appears?
(a) He thinks it is funny.
(b) He would like to refine it more.
(c) He thinks it is very orignal.
(d) He thinks its one of the best parts.

2. Why were the "fires lighted" in the Inquisition?
(a) To burn condemned people alive.
(b) To warm the court rooms.
(c) To cook feasts given in honor of God.
(d) To provide light every night for the proceedings.

3. Who isn't present in the girl's funeral?
(a) The priest.
(b) The girl's sister.
(c) The crowd.
(d) Jesus.

4. What does the grand inquisitor think is important about the Jesus' encounter with the spirit?
(a) Jesus' response.
(b) The spirit's reaction.
(c) The three questions.
(d) The energy created by it.

5. In the Inquisition what are penances?
(a) Lessons to be practiced
(b) Punishments for sin
(c) Rewards for good deads
(d) Verses to memorize

Short Answer Questions

1. What is like "lightning flashing from east to west"?

2. How does the grand inquisitor think Jesus created conscience?

3. Why doesn't the the grand inquisitor want Jesus to add to his teachings?

4. Before he is arrested in the story, what doesn't Jesus do?

5. What does the grand inquisitor say is beyond the strength of man?

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