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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan mean when he says, "fifteen centuries since man has ceased to see signs from heaven"?
(a) Miracles can no longer occur.
(b) It has been 15 centuries since Jesus walked the earth.
(c) The church has lost proof that Jesus existed.
(d) Man is no longer in touch with spirituality.

2. Why does the inquisitor say people won't need Jesus?
(a) They won't want outside help.
(b) They will have become wise.
(c) They will be able to feed themselves.
(d) They won't need miracles.

3. What does the inquisitor say couldn't be clear at the time of the questions?
(a) Their importance.
(b) Their prophetic nature.
(c) Their truth.
(d) How they would be answered.

4. What does the cardinal say the church does that Jesus doesn't?
(a) Care for the weak.
(b) Forgive sinners.
(c) Show compassion.
(d) Understand freedom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must the church determine right and wrong for the people, according to the grand inquisitor?

2. What does the inquisitor add to his stating of the three questions?

3. What does the grand inquisitor think people need in addition to life?

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

5. What do the people do when they first do when they recognize Jesus?

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