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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the cardinal say man will do for earthly bread?
(a) Be appeased.
(b) Believe.
(c) Stop sinning.
(d) Anything.

2. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?
(a) Jesus doesn't want people to believe in his.
(b) The church wants people to be free.
(c) Jesus does not beileve in temptation.
(d) The church forces theirs on people.

3. What will the church declare upon finishing the temple?
(a) It is done in Jesus' name.
(b) It is for the good of all men.
(c) It should be celebrated.
(d) It is built for truth.

4. How does the grand inquisitor feel about the questions that Jesus was tempted with?
(a) He thinks they are wise.
(b) He is confused by them.
(c) He thinks they are too hard.
(d) He thinks he has better ones.

5. What is the "auto de fe"?
(a) Public ceremony of punishment.
(b) A church holliday.
(c) The return of Jesus.
(d) A famous battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author's work doesn't Ivan specifically reference in his "Literary" Preface?

2. What part of the scene in front of the cathedral does the cardinal witness?

3. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the church's work founded on?

4. Why does Ivan say that Jesus appears in his tale?

5. What religious historical event, "in the north of Germany" is called, "a terrible new heresy."

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