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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What mystery does Ivan say is guarded?
(a) The clergy is really after money.
(b) Jesus never existed.
(c) The church doesn't believe what they teach.
(d) There is no God.

3. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus did to spirituality?
(a) Protected it from the church.
(b) Burdened it with suffering.
(c) Created it in his actions.
(d) Saved it from destruction.

4. What does the inquisitor predict the church will do when it achieves supreme authority?
(a) Make greater questions than those that tempted Jesus.
(b) Give freedom to all.
(c) Finally understand Jesus temptation.
(d) Eliminate all misery.

5. Why does the inquisitor say people must submit to authority?
(a) Freedom can not exist.
(b) To releive them of the burden of freedom.
(c) it is wise for them to do so.
(d) It is the only way they can find food.

6. What does the grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?
(a) Corrected his work.
(b) Helped his work to completion.
(c) Brought his work to the masses.
(d) Finished his work.

7. What does the grand inquisitor say accompanies faith?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Doubt.
(c) Love.
(d) Comfort.

8. What changes in himself does the grand inquisitor confess?
(a) He used to want power over all.
(b) He used to be an atheist.
(c) He thought Jesus was wrong.
(d) He once believed in Jesus' teachings.

9. What is a prediction given by the grand inquisitor about the future of the church?
(a) The will have power over the state.
(b) It will last for eternity.
(c) It will soon crumble.
(d) It will be destroyed by Jesus.

10. According to the grand inquisitor, how has the church responded to the questions used to tempt Jesus?
(a) They have accepted them.
(b) They have denied them as Jesus did.
(c) the have forgotten there nature.
(d) they have considered them philosophically.

11. In the Inquisition, what happens of one disagrees with the church?
(a) They can be punished.
(b) They are accepted anyway.
(c) The church is unconcerened.
(d) They are shown Jesus teachings.

12. Why will they/he continue to suffer?
(a) They are disturbed by their deception.
(b) They do not want the power they have.
(c) They do not believe in heaven.
(d) They will know the burden of freedom of thought.

13. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus would do if he really loved humanity?
(a) Establish his authority.
(b) Give them freedom.
(c) Teach them his ways.
(d) Forgive all sins.

14. What is the third thing Jesus is tempted with?
(a) Having his own church.
(b) Eternal life.
(c) Beautiful women.
(d) Seizing authority.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the grand inquisitor say the church must do for the people?

2. How does the grand inquisitor think Jesus created conscience?

3. Why is there still doubt as to the truth of Jesus' divinity?

4. Why does the grand inquisitor think the bribe of bread is ultimately useless?

5. What does the inquisitor say will eventually happen?

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