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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the grand inquisitor, what will the be the church's view on freedom?
(a) They will know they have abolished it.
(b) They will want it for all.
(c) It will be publicly banned.
(d) They will think they are responsible for everyone's freedom.

2. What does the cardinal think will lead man away from Jesus?
(a) Having physical comfort.
(b) Worrying about the future.
(c) Not having enough bread.
(d) Increased spiritual thinking.

3. Why does the cardinal think that the church will appear to be gods?
(a) They will perform miracles.
(b) They will have be all powerful.
(c) They will free the people from spiritual thought.
(d) They will preach God's word.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ivan say the inquisitor suffers?

2. Why does Alyosha accuse Ivan of being a Mason?

3. How long does the grand inquisitor say it had been since the church followed Jesus' teachings?

4. Why will they/he continue to suffer?

5. What does Ivan hope to learn upon meeting Alyosha again?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the grand inquisitor think men fear freedom?

2. What does the grand inquisitor think man's rebellious nature will lead to?

3. Describe Alyosha's response to Ivan's poem.

4. How does the grand inquisitor predict man will feel about his loss of freedom?

5. What is it about the grand inquisitor Alyosha can't believe?

6. How does the grand inquisitor justify lying to people about Jesus and religion?

7. Why does the grand inquisitor think bribing man with bread is useless?

8. Why does the grand inquisitor value the weak?

9. Why does the grand inquisitor say the freedom Jesus gives people is cruel?

10. Why does the grand inquisitor accuse Jesus of only caring for the strong?

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