Types of Sinners in Dante's Inferno

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What is the sin associated with the sinners in the Bolgia of Grafters?

  • Adultery
  • Bribery (correct)
  • Theft
  • Slander

How are the sinners in the Bolgia of Grafters punished?

  • They are immersed in boiling pitch. (correct)
  • They are whipped by demons.
  • They are forced to wear heavy chains.
  • They are frozen in ice.

What distinguishes the sinners in the Bolgia of Grafters from other sinners in the 8th Circle?

  • Their involvement in bribery. (correct)
  • Their ability to predict the future.
  • Their association with corrupt Popes.
  • Their skills in deceiving others.

Which category of sinners in the 8th Circle would engage in bribery for personal gain?

<p>Simonists (A)</p>
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What is the primary selfish benefit that Grafters seek through their actions?

<p>Wealth (D)</p>
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Which sinners in the 8th Circle would be most likely to engage in giving sexual favors for personal gain?

<p>Panderers (C)</p>
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How do Grafters differ from Sorcerers in the 8th Circle?

<p>Grafters use bribery for selfish gain. (A)</p>
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What distinguishes Grafters from Hypocrites among the fraudulent sinners?

<p>Their act of giving bribes. (D)</p>
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How do Grafters differ from Panderers among the sinners in the 8th Circle?

<p>Their central role as intermediaries for affairs. (A)</p>
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