Dante's Inferno Cantos Xviii And Xix

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    For which religious figure is Dante mistaken by the sinner with his head buried in the ground?

    • Pope Benedict
    • Pope Boniface
    • Joseph Smith
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A ten question quiz on the eighteenth and nineteenth cantos of Dante's Inferno.

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  • 2. 

    With what substance were the flatterers covered?

    • Blood

    • Tears

    • Excrement

    • Oil

    Correct Answer
    A. Excrement
    Explanation
    The correct answer is excrement. In this question, the flatterers were covered with a substance, and the only option that fits this description is excrement. This implies that the flatterers were being humiliated or punished by being covered in excrement.

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  • 3. 

    What torment were the naked sinners suffering in the first pocket?

    • Ravished by screaming harpies

    • Whipped by horned demons

    • Devoured by fanged wolves

    • Skewered by devils bearing pitchforks

    Correct Answer
    A. Whipped by horned demons
    Explanation
    In the first pocket, the naked sinners were suffering from being whipped by horned demons. This implies that the sinners were being subjected to physical punishment and agony inflicted by these demonic creatures. The word "whipped" suggests the use of a whip, which further emphasizes the severity of the torment. The mention of "horned demons" adds to the imagery of the scene, portraying the sinners' suffering as a result of their sinful actions.

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  • 4. 

    To which Greek hero does Virgil draw Dante's attention?

    • Heracles

    • Theseus

    • Orpheus

    • Jason

    Correct Answer
    A. Jason
    Explanation
    In Dante's Divine Comedy, specifically in the Inferno, Virgil draws Dante's attention to the Greek hero Jason. This occurs in the eighth circle of Hell, where Dante encounters fraudulent counselors. Jason is mentioned as an example of a deceitful counselor, as he is known for his role in the myth of the Golden Fleece. By highlighting Jason, Virgil emphasizes the consequences of dishonesty and betrayal, which aligns with the themes of punishment and justice in the Inferno.

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  • 5. 

    What sin is Dante lamenting at the beginning of the nineteenth canto?

    • Simony

    • Larceny

    • Greed

    • Prostitution

    Correct Answer
    A. Simony
    Explanation
    Dante is lamenting about Simony at the beginning of the nineteenth canto. Simony refers to the act of buying or selling spiritual or sacred things, such as sacraments or holy offices, for personal gain. This sin is considered a grave offense because it corrupts the integrity of the Church and goes against the principles of faith and devotion. Dante's choice to lament Simony reflects his deep concern for the corruption and misuse of spiritual power within the Church during his time.

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  • 6. 

    How many ravines are there in the Eighth Circle, Malebolge?

    • Three

    • Seven

    • Ten

    • Thirteen

    Correct Answer
    A. Ten
    Explanation
    In Dante's Inferno, the Eighth Circle of Hell, known as Malebolge, is divided into ten concentric ditches or trenches called bolge. Each bolgia represents a different type of fraud, and the sinners in each bolgia are punished accordingly. Therefore, the correct answer is Ten.

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  • 7. 

    Who was the Emperor whose dowry is lamented as bearing evil fruit?

    • Augustus

    • Marcus Aurelius

    • Constantine

    • Trajan

    Correct Answer
    A. Constantine
    Explanation
    Constantine was the Emperor whose dowry is lamented as bearing evil fruit. This suggests that Constantine's dowry, the wealth or possessions he brought to his marriage, had negative consequences or outcomes. The phrase "bearing evil fruit" implies that his dowry led to unfortunate or harmful events.

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  • 8. 

    'sThe residents of what Italian city are well-represented in Hell, according to Vendico Caccianemico?

    • Florence

    • Bologna

    • Venice

    • Rome

    Correct Answer
    A. Bologna
    Explanation
    According to Vendico Caccianemico, the residents of Bologna are well-represented in Hell.

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  • 9. 

    Of what animal was the damned pope the true son?

    • The She-Wolf

    • The She-Bear

    • The She-Lion

    • The She-Hyena

    Correct Answer
    A. The She-Bear
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The She-Bear. In Dante's Divine Comedy, the damned pope is portrayed as the true son of a she-bear. This is a symbolic representation of the pope's greed and corruption, as the she-bear is often associated with voraciousness and aggression. The use of animal symbolism in this context helps to convey the negative qualities and actions of the pope in a vivid and memorable way.

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  • 10. 

    What sort of pastors is it claimed the Evangelist foretold?

    • They would grow rich with greed.

    • They would grow fat with sloth.

    • They would whore with kings.

    • They would rule with cruelty.

    Correct Answer
    A. They would whore with kings.
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the Evangelist foretold that pastors would engage in immoral relationships with kings. This implies that the pastors would compromise their moral values and integrity for personal gain and power. It highlights a corrupt and unethical behavior that goes against the principles of their religious role.

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