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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Enter the Grand Inquisitor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the character mentioned from "Le bon jugement de la tres sainte et gracieuse Vierge Marie," when Ivan references this play?
(a) The devil.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The grand inquisitor.
(d) The Virgin Mary.

2. What happened at the auto de fe the day before the prisoner is arrested?
(a) The cardinal condemned burning.
(b) Heretics were burnt.
(c) The king's court did not show up.
(d) The grand inquisitor was not present.

3. What is the cardinal's immediate reaction upon witnessing the scene outside the Cathedral?
(a) He orders a man arrested.
(b) His face darkens and his eyebrows tense.
(c) He calls for his guards.
(d) He smiles mischeviously.

4. What century does Ivan's Legend take place in?
(a) 17th century.
(b) 15th century.
(c) 16th century.
(d) 18th century.

5. Who is traveling with the cardinal?
(a) His assistants.
(b) The bishops.
(c) The king.
(d) Two princes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person Jesus helps in the crowd?

2. Why does the cardinal think Jesus' appearance will harm humanity?

3. What is the "auto de fe"?

4. Who is Ivan talking about when he says, "He comes on the scene in my poem, but He says nothing, only appears and passes on"?

5. What is hiding the dead girl?

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