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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) Gorgeous cardinal's robes.
(b) Uniform of the "holy guard."
(c) A funeral suit.
(d) An old monk's cassock.

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

3. How does the church create a unified body of worship?
(a) Forcing its will on leaders and citizens.
(b) Using promises made by Jesus.
(c) Setting examples to be followed.
(d) Advertising.

4. What is the first question the spirit asks Jesus?
(a) If he wants to become all powerful.
(b) If he will heal the sick.
(c) If he will jump from a deadly height.
(d) If he will turn rocks into bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the cardinal wearing different clothes the day before Jesus heals the blind girl?

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

3. What did the grand inquisitor believe when he was younger?

4. Who does Ivan NOT say was present at the auto de fe the day before?

5. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus wishes from people?

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