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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ivan and Alyosha Converse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the cardinal wearing when he witnesses the crowd?
(a) A funeral suit.
(b) Uniform of the "holy guard."
(c) An old monk's cassock.
(d) Gorgeous cardinal's robes.

2. What will the church believe about their reign of power?
(a) It is in Jesus' name.
(b) They will expect Jesus' approval.
(c) They will know it is against Jesus' word.
(d) It will be truthful and holy.

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

4. What does Ivan mean when he says, "It was customary in poetry to bring down heavenly powers on earth"?
(a) Poetry makes supernatural power commonplace.
(b) Writing poems is normal for those with "heavenly powers."
(c) It is common to use religious figures as characters in poetry.
(d) Poetry gives heavenly powers to all listeners.

5. Why doesn't the the grand inquisitor want Jesus to add to his teachings?
(a) He thinks his old teachings are perfect.
(b) He doesn't believe in Jesus.
(c) It would undermine the church's authority.
(d) Jesus teachings are not true.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?

2. How does the cardinal''s face look?

3. What do the guards do with the prisoner?

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

5. Who is the character mentioned from "Le bon jugement de la tres sainte et gracieuse Vierge Marie," when Ivan references this play?

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